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2002 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 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
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: 2002 Mercury Cougar 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.
Do not use brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated. Before driving the vehicle, inspect the brake operation.
Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Set the tank in the required location, then bring the air hose to the tank. Do not move the ta...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1995-00 Contour & Mystique & 1999-02 Cougar
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 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 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove lower intake manifold.
- Remove air cleaner, then air cleaner bracket.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Remove shift cable bracket bolts, then disconnect shift cable.
- Remove starter motor support bracket, then Schrader valve cap.
- Relieve fuel pressure.
- Disconnect fuel return and supply lines, using suitable tool.
- Disconnect cooling system hoses from crossover pipe, then coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Remove accelerator...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2002 Cougar
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen drive belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt, using a 13mm wrench, then rotate drive belt tensioner away from accessory drive be...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Air Cleaner Diagram for 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 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: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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