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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> ZX2 -> Symptom Based Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 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 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1999-03 Escort, Escort ZX2, EXP, Lynx, LN7 & Tracer
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

The...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lug nuts and remove front tire and wheel.
  • Raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer using a small cape chisel.
  • Remove and discard front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • Remove cotter pin and tie rod end nut.
  • Use a suitable tool to separate tie rod end from front wheel knuckle.
  • Remove stabilizer bar link.
  • Remove nut and ball joint pinch bolt.
  • Pry down on front suspension lower arm separating front suspension lower arm ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
  • Pull outward on front wheel knuckle then pull front wheel driveshaft and joint from front w...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove cover and disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolt and secure coolant expansion tank aside.
  • Secure power steering reservoir aside.
  • Remove mounting bolt and secure engine wiring loom bracket aside.
  • Disconnect ground ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • 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 engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater ou...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Component Location Views Diagram for 2003 Ford ZX2  2.0 L4 GASInstrument Panel Component Location Views Diagram for 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Rear Window Defrost Switch
  • Instrument Panel Cigar Lighter
  • A/C Heater Control Assembly
  • Shift Linkage Diagram for 2003 Ford ZX2  2.0 L4 GASShift Linkage Diagram for 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Gearshift Lever
  • Control Selector Plate
  • Gear Shifter Fork
  • Gearshift Lever Stabilizer Bar
  • Gearshift Lever Stabilizer Support
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Ford ZX2  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Speed Control Switch Assembly
  • Speed Control Servo
  • Air Bag Sliding Contact
  • 2003 Ford ZX2  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Rectifier
  • Starter Assembly
  • Generator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Ford ZX2 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: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Ford ZX2 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 2003 Ford ZX2 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 2003 Ford ZX2 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 2003 Ford ZX2 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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