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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1993-98 Mark VIII, 1987-97 Thunderbird & Cougar
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Index-mark driveshaft. Place a paint index-mark on pinion flange to driveshaft centering socket yoke.
  • Remove driveshaft-to-driveshaft pinion flange bolts.
  • Place a paint index-mark on driveshaft slip-yoke to transmissio...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect engine control sensor wiring and starter battery cable from starter solenoid. When disconnecting hardshell connector of engine control sensor wiring at S-terminal, grasp plastic shell and pull straight off. Do not pull on...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS

This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 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 pulley...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GASRear Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Sunload Sensor
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Start Interrupt Relay
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Electronic Flasher
    • Fuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GASFuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Filter
  • Fuel Filter Bracket
  • Front Fuel Supply Return
  • Rear Floor Side Member
  • Vapor Tube

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Headlamp
  • Main Light Switch
  • Right Headlamp
  • Multi-Function Switch
    • 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Antenna Module

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    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 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
    • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar 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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