1996 Mercury Sable A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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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+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Cooling System Bleed -> 1.3L, 2.0L, 2.5L & 3.8L Engines -> 1.8L, 1.9L & 2.0L Engines -> 2.0L & 2.5L Engines -> 3.0L & 3.4L Engines -> 4.6L Engine -> Aspire, Cougar, Probe & Thunderbird -> Continental, Mark VIII & Town Car -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Escort & Tracer
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

1.3L, 2.0L, 2.5L & 3.8L Engines
Aspire, Cougar, Probe & Thunderbird

This engine does not require a specified bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, run engine to operating temperature with radiator/pressure cap off. Air will then automatically be bled through cap opening.

1.8L, 1.9L & 2.0L Engines
Escort & Tracer

After filling cooling system, run engine for approximately 12 minutes with radiator pressure cap off, then top off radiator. Secure cap, then with engine running, fill coolant reservoir to FULL HOT mark with coolant.

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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 -> A/C Clutch Cycle Switch, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • On Contour and Mystique models, remove battery, power distribution box and battery tray to gain access to A/C cycling switch.
  • On all models, disconnect wire harness connector from th...

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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+

Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> Aspire -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Consult the latest edition of MOTOR's "Auto Engine Performance & Driveability Manual" for additional EEC-IV and EEC-V diagnostic procedures and testing.

Perform visual inspection before performing diagnosis and testing procedures.

  • Check coolant level and condition.
  • Check condition of radiator, thermostat and hoses.
  • Check for fan blade interference.
  • Check for proper mounting of fan motor.
  • Check for proper fan blade attachment to motor.
  • Check for blown fuses.
  • Check wiring harnesses for damaged wires and poor or corr...

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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+

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+

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

Contour & Mystique
  • Remove front ashtray by pulling outward from console panel.
  • Remove transaxle control selector knob, then pry transaxle control lever plate away from console panel.
  • Remove front console panel to instrument panel screws, then, through ashtray opening, the console panel to instrument panel screws.
  • Open console glove compartment screws, then remove console panel to front door pan screws.
  • Raise control panel and ease parking brake handle boot over parking brake release handle.
  • Disconnect cigar lighter knob and element wir...

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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+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Except 1999-2002

Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.

1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
  • Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
  • Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
  • Follow scan tool manufactur...

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