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2004 Mercury Sable 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 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
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 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Sable & Taurus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 3...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
- Remove center hub cap from wheel.
- Loosen hub nut.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove hub nut and washer.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor harness from clip.
- Remove and position front brake anti-lock sensor aside.
- Remove and discard lower ball joint nut.
- Remove lower strut support nut and bolt. Discard nut.
- Using suitable tools, press ball joint stud until it is loose in knuckle.
- Wire knuckle to strut. This will prevent knuckle from falling off of strut while knuckle and lower ball joint are separated. Failure to follow these instructions may ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
The heavy gauge input lead connected to starter solenoid is hot at all times. Ensure protective cap is installed over terminal and is replaced after service.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower air deflector.
- Remove starter sole...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
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 righthand cowl vent screen, Fig. .
- Remove the water shield retaining screws, then the shield, Fig. .
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
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 lower intake manifold.
- Remove hose from lower intake manifold.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
- On models equipped with VIN U, 1 and 2 engines,rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction.
- On models equipped with VIN S engine...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
In Luggage Compartment Diagram for 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Rear Door Diagram for 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS |
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Document: RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS) - SERVICE TIPS - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Mercury Sable 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 2004 Mercury Sable 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 2004 Mercury Sable 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 2004 Mercury Sable 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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In Luggage Compartment Diagram for 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Rear Door Diagram for 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
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2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram
