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2001 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector is recommended.
Electronic Leak Detectors
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. Inspect wheel bearings and repack if required.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper is removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and bores with compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears, replace as required.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or corrosion can be cleaned with crocus clo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 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: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 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 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2002 Cougar
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 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 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1998-2006 Models -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
A temporary fault such as running out of fuel, poor quality or water in fuel or loos...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine.
- Reposition hose clamp from degas bottle.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from degas bottle.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose fro...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Accessory Drive -> Water Pump
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 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 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Luggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Luggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 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: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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