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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

The Hydro-Boost and Hydro-Max power brake booster...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. Discard wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. It is a torque prevailing des...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

Refer to Figs...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove nuts and engine cover assembly.
  • Rotate front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise, then position front end accessory drive belt aside.
  • Position protective cover aside, then remove alternator B+ terminal nut.
  • Disconnect alternator B+ terminal and electrical connect...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Fuel Reset ->
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

The FUEL RESET indicator is grounded through the inertia switch whenever vehicle is in a high force situation. The Inertia F...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to relieve t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear Body Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.0 V6 FLEXRear Body Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

Components on diagram:
  • Park Lamp
  • Turn Lamp
  • Stop Lamp
  • Tail Lamp
  • Reversing Lamp
  • Front Body Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.0 V6 FLEXFront Body Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Lamp
  • Headlamp
  • Turn Lamp
  • Connector C-140
  • Connector C-144
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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

    2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunload Sensor
  • Starter Relay
  • PATS Indicator
  • Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver
  • 2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module
  • ABS Control Module
  • Data Link Connector (DLC)
  • Low Tire Pressure Module
  • Microprocessor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: UNITIZED SEAL DIAGNOSIS - LEAK / GREASE OIL SEPARATION - AXLE BEARING SEAL 8.8 IFS, 8.8 IRS, AND 9.75 IRS AXLES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • 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 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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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