2001 Mercury Cougar A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Mercury Cougar

  • 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:G

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electric Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> Continental & Mark VIII -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis -> Escape & Villager -> Escort & ZX2 -> Focus -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

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 corroded connectors.
  • Ensure battery is fully charged.

Continental & Mark VIII

Refer to Fig. and for symptom chart and Figs. through for dia...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Disarming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-97 -> 1995-2000 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Condenser, Replace -> Continental, Sable & Taurus -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort -> Focus -> LS -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus -> Thunderbird
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

Continental, Sable & Taurus
  • Remove radiator upper sight shield.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove mounting screws and position windshield washer fluid reservoir aside.
  • Remove mounting screws and righthand fender support brace.
  • Disconnect forward condenser to evaporator and after condenser to evaporator lines using suitable spring lock coupling tool.
  • Remove two condenser mounting nuts.
  • Temporarily suspend radiator from upper support.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove pin-type retainers, mounting screws and radi...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Water Pump, Replace -> 2.0L DOHC Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.0L SOHC Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L DOHC Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 3.9L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Cougar -> Escort -> Focus -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS

Cougar
2.0L Engine
  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righthand front wheel and lower splash shield.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Disconnect coolant expansion tank hoses.
  • Loosen water pump pulley mounting bolts and remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and water pump pulley.
  • Remove mounting bolts and water pump bolts by turning it 180º
  • Reverse procedure to install.
2.5L Engine
  • Remove battery and air cleaner.
  • Remove thermostat housing and ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Arming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1992-98 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-97 -> 1995 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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