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  • 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Aspire & Probe -> Water Thermostat
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Water Thermostat
Aspire & Probe

Overheating, or failure to reach normal operating temperature, can indicate improper water thermostat operation. The water thermostat must be removed from the vehicle and temperature-tested.

  • Suspend thermostat and accurate thermometer in suitable container. Do not allow test pieces to touch bottom.
  • Fill container with water to completely cover thermostat, then heat water until boiling, observing thermometer.
  • On Probe models, thermostat should initially open at 177-183°F and be fully...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Sable & Taurus -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) module maintains a selected temperature by regulating the airflow between the instrument panel registers, floor ducts, defroster nozzle and side window de-misters.

The EATC control assembly and microcomputer determine system performance based on inputs from the tempera...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Contour & Mystique
  • Remove windshield wiper arms, then cowl vent screens.
  • Disconnect upper speedometer cable from lower speedometer cable.
  • Remove floor console panel as follows:
    • Remove ashtray.
    • Remove transmission selector knob, then pry plate away from console.
    • Remove four screws retaining front of lower console to instrument panel.
    • Remove two screws retaining front of upper console to instrument panel through ashtray opening.
    • Open console glove compartment and remove three screws retaining console to front fl...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Contour & Mystique
  • Working from inside vehicle, remove push pins and upper footwell trim panel from passenger side.
  • Disconnect blower motor wire harness electrical connector.
  • Carefully lift retaining lug on A/C blower motor flange, Fig. , and rotate blower motor counterclockwise approximately 30° to disengage it from A/C evaporator housing.
  • Pull blower motor out of A/C evaporator housing.
  • Reverse procedure to install. After inserting blower motor into A/C evaporator housing, turn clockwise until retaining lug engages.
Crown Victoria...

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