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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1992-1998
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Some modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and multi-language sheet which lists requirements to configure the modules.
There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. To program customer driven preferences, a Ford service function card (FSF) and the New G...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental 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: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 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 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
- Turn air suspension system switch OFF.
- Remove hub retainer nut and washer.
- Discard nut after removal.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove attaching nut from ball joint to steering knuckle attaching bolt.
- Using a punch and a hammer, drive bolt out of steering knuckle.
- Discard bolt and nut.
- Remove anti-lock brake sensor from steering knuckle.
- Remove height sensor link at lower arm ball stud attachment.
- Remove stabilizer bar link at stabilizer bar.
- Separate ball joint from steering knuckle using a pry bar. Position end of pry bar outside of bushing pocke...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove screws attaching power steering pump auxiliary reservoir to radiator coolant recovery reservoir and set power steering pump auxiliary reservoir aside.
- Disconnect hoses from radiator coolant recovery reservoir. Remove retaining nut and bolt, then remove radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
- Remove accessory dri...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1995-97 Continental
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. Under severe operating conditions replace the cabin air filter every 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen retaining screws, Fig. .
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand cowl v...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
- Lift old belt over alternator p...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Diagram for 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Lincoln Continental 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: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Lincoln Continental 4.6 V8 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Lincoln Continental 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 1997 Lincoln Continental 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 1997 Lincoln Continental 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 1997 Lincoln Continental 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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