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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Disassemble
  • Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
  • Pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
  • Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
  • Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection

When disassembled, wash all parts in clean brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2000-06 LS
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

Ref...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

Halfshaft assemblies are not serviceable. If wear or damage is present, replace entire halfshaft assembly. When servicing halfshafts, ensure excessive angle is not applied to CV joints and that joints are not pulled apart or separated.

The halfshafts on models equipped with 3.9L engine are larger in diameter and are not interchangeable with halfshafts on models equipped with a 3.0L engine.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear tires.
  • Remove and discard axle wheel hub nut.
  • Remove rear brake rotors.
  • Remove ABS sensors.
  • Remove lower knuckle mounting bolt.
  • Press CV joint from hub us...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove engine appearance cover.
  • Disconnect IAT sensor, breather hose and idle air control valve inlet tube.
  • Remove air intake tube support nut and washer.
  • Loosen tube clamps and remove tube.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front lower splash shield.
  • Support...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2005-09 Mustang
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 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.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the lefthand and righthand cowl trim pieces.
  • Note position of wiper blades on windshield.
  • Remove the wiper arm nut covers, then the nuts and wiper arms.
  • Remove the pin type retainers attaching the cowl cover to the cowl, Fig. .
  • Release the righthand corner of the cabin air filter by pushing on the retaining cl...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 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 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

Inlet

Two inlet hoses are used on this vehicle, using same removal procedure for both.

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at coolant control valve.
  • Remove hose from coolant control valve.
  • Remove h...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Power Steering Gear & Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GASPower Steering Gear & Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defrost Grid
  • Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
  • Power Steering Pump
  • Power Steering Gear
  • Power Steering Fluid Cooler
    • Dash Panel,Rear View Diagram for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GASDash Panel,Rear View Diagram for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-210
  • Connector C-211
  • Connector C-283a
  • Connector C-283c
  • Connector C-283b

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Ignition Transformer Capacitor
  • Interior/Map Lamp Assembly
    • 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Exterior Lamp Relay
  • Trailer Tow Control Unit

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SNAP NOISE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise

    • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
    • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird 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 2002 Ford Thunderbird 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 2002 Ford Thunderbird 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 2002 Ford Thunderbird 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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