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1999 Mercury Cougar CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mercury REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Fixed Orifice Tube (Expansion Valve), Replace -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Focus -> LS -> Sable, Taurus & Mark VIII
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Continental
Do not attempt to remove the fixed orifice tube with orifice removal tool, it is an integral part of the liquid line. When a new fixed orifice tube is required, the line must be cut and a new fixed orifice kit installed.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove condenser to evaporator tube.
- Locate evaporator core orifice.
- Cut a 2.5 inch section from condenser to evaporator tube to remove evaporator core orifice.
- Clean tube ends, then install new evaporator core orifice kit.
- Ensure flow dir...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
Continental, Cougar, LS, Mustang, Sable & Taurus
Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models. The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.
The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against the rotor. An automatic adjuster in th...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar 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: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 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 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
Left
- Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
- Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
- Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
- On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
- On all models, remove splash shields.
- Do not damage CV joint boot and wheel speed sensor ring.
- Detach suspension.
- Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
- Disconnect tie-rod end.
- Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
- Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
- To av...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Remove bolts and nuts, then resonator.
- Detach coolant hose from retaining clip.
- Disconnect vacuum pipe underneath.
- Remove radiator splash shield.
- Disconnect cable and wiring from alternator.
- Disconnect ground cable on eye hook, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove radiator splash shield.
- Remove righthand front wheel, then sp...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2002 Cougar
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 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.
- Position windshield wipers in the Park position.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
- Lift up the plastic wiper arm retaining nut covers.
- Remove the wiper arm retaining nuts.
- Lift up the wiper arms.
- Remove the wiper arms by moving them from side to side.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the plastic screw covers from the cowl grille retaining screws.
- Remove the cowl grille re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.
On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove motor, fan and shroud.
- Remove upper shield and secure condenser.
- Disconnect radiator upper cooling hose.
- On models equipped with automatic tr...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Accessory Drive -> Water Pump
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Water Pump
- Remove engine cover, then rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand.
- Lift drive belt over pulley flanges and remove.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Accessory Drive
- R...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuel Tank Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Luggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Mercury Cougar 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: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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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