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2003 Ford ZX2 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> ZX2 -> Condenser, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect condenser refrigerant lines using suitable spring lock coupling tool. Cap or plug lines and openings.
- Remove lefthand ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus
Removal
- Remove rear disc brake caliper assembly as outlined under "Caliper Service." Do not disconnect flexible hose unless caliper requires service. Support caliper with wire or tie strap so flexible hose is not stretched or twisted.
- Remove rear disc support bracket to wheel knuckle bolts, then the rear disc support bracket and brake shoes and linings.
- Remove two nuts, then the rotor from rear hub.
Installation
- If installing new rotor, remove protective coating from rotor with suitable carburetor cleaner.
- Lubricate rear hub pilot diameter w...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1998-03 Escort, ZX2, LN7, Lynx & Tracer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replac...
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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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect Mass Air Flow sensor.
- Disconnect breather pipe.
- Disconnect air cleaner outlet tube from throttle body and remove air cleaner.
- Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connector.
- Remove lowe...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect cooling fan motor electrical connectors.
- Remove two pin-type retainers.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Release top clip of radiator to allow cooling fan motor and shroud to be raised.
- Remove fan and shroud.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove four pin-type retainers from radiator air deflector.
- Lower vehicle, then disconnect upper radiator hose.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models eq...
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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
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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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+.
Steering Column and Components Diagram for 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
RAP Module Components Diagram for 2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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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 Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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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: |
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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