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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
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Sable & Taurus -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
The anti-lock brake system operates using a control unit and sensors as follows, wheel lock-up is prevented during heavy braking by modulating brake pressure. The system permits the driver to maintain steering control and stop vehicle in the shortest possible distance under most conditions. During the anti-lock brake operation, the driver will sense a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a clicking sound. The pedal effort and pedal feel during normal braking are similar to that of a conventional power brake system.
The Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) is an integrated unit and is locate...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake system power booster must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
After performing any service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.
Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus
Removal
On models with air suspension, turn service switch Off before beginning repairs.
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake hose bracket to shock unit bra...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Adjustments -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Mustang -> Parking Brake -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car
- Apply parking brake control fully with 100 lbs., foot pedal effort, then release brake control.
- Place transmission in Neutral, then raise and support vehicle.
- With parking brake control in Off position, grasp pensioner around housing. Using an hook tool place end into rounded end of clip between clip and housing. Unlock clip by pulling downward with tool and support pensioner.
- The pensioner spring will take up cable slack and reload cables, while holding pensioner, lock clip by pushing up on bottom of clip. If clip ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> System Service -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front ABS Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Rear ABS Sensor
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleeding procedure.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
2.0L Engine
- Remove brake booster, then air cleaner support bracket.
- Remove instrument panel lower panel.
- Disconnect brake booster support brackets, then remove brackets.
- Place air conditioning tube support bracket aside.
- Disconnect clutch tube (if equipped) and remove bolt, then booster side support bracket.
- Remove master cylinder fluid feed tubes and hydraulic unit tubes.
- Disconnect hydraulic control unit connector.
- Remove control unit nuts and control unit.
- Reverse ...
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