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1996 Mercury Sable CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mercury REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> Pushrod -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Pushrod
Proper adjustment of the master cylinder pushrod is necessary to ensure proper operation of the power brake system. A pushrod that is too long will prevent the master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, eventually causing the brakes to drag. A pushrod that is too short will cause excessive brake pedal travel and cause groaning noises to come from the booster when the brakes are applied. A properly adjusted pushrod that remains assembled to the booster with which is was matched during production should not require service adjustment. However, if the b...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the pro...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
- Remove and discard front axle retainer nut and washer.
- Remove nut from stabilizer bar link at shock absorber end, then remove link from shock and position aside.
- Remove nut from lower ball joint, then using a suitable pitman arm type puller, loosen ball joint in lower control arm.
- Place a suitable pry bar through opening in lower control arm and under frame, then pry down on control arm to release lower ball joint.
- Remove outer CV joint from hub using suitable tools, noting the following:
- Do not use a hammer to drive joint fr...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
- Remove power steering line bracket, then heater hose support bracket from alternator.
- Remove upper alternator mounting bolts.
- Partially raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right front wheel.
- Remove lower fender splash shield retainers and position shield aside.
- Remove alternator splash shield.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connectors, then remove battery from alternator.
- Positio...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1996-99 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the four nylon push pins retaining the righthand cowl vent screen 90°, then remove the push pins, Fig. .
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen retaining clips, then the vent screen.
- Remove the two cowl top inner panel shield reta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect battery cables and remove battery.
- Remove battery tray, then raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove lower radiator hose shield, then disconnect lower radiator hose.
- Disconnect lower transmission oil cooler tube from radiator.
- Remove two lower radiator mounts.
- Lower vehicle and remove two headlamp assembly to upper support attaching bolts.
- Loosen headlamp assembly pinch bolts, then remove headlamp assembly from vehicle.
- Remove two front bumper cover to front fender attaching screws.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and w...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- Rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction, using 15mm ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Electrical Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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