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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Five Hundred, Freestyle & Montego -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color

Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.

Brake fluid contaminated with hydrocarbon/mineral based fluid (power steering or transmission fluid) can be detected by an obvious swelling of the master cylinder cap gasket. If the master cylinder cap gasket is swollen, all brake system rubber components must be replaced. All brake tubes and hoses must be thoroughly flushe...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aspire, Festiva, Focus, Fusion, Milan, 2003-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car, 1991-96 Escort, 1988-96 Tracer, 1991-94 Capri, 1989-91 Probe & 2005-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the proper direction...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

Failure to correctly index-mark driveshaft will lead to noise, vibration or harshness (NVH) problems. Index-mark driveshaft to rear axle pinion flange, power take off (PTO) flange and center bearing bracket. Index-mark driveshaft.

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove exhaust system at flex pipe.
  • Remove exhaust support brace bolts, then exhaust support brace.
  • Always install new drivesh...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 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 deflec...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 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 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

Lower

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove accessory drive belt splash shield.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Mercury Montego cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Driver Seat Diagram for 2005 Mercury Montego  3.0 V6 GASDriver Seat Diagram for 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Safety Belt Buckle Switch
  • Airbag Module
  • Seat Recliner Motor
  • Seat Horizontal Motor
  • Seat Adjust Switch
  • Right Front Diagram for 2005 Mercury Montego  3.0 V6 GASRight Front Diagram for 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
  • Brake Pedal Position Switch
  • Side Impact Sensor
  • Adjustable Pedal Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Mercury Montego cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Mercury Montego  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter Motor
  • Generator
  • Charge
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • 2005 Mercury Montego  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • PCM Power Relay
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Ignition Transformer Capacitor
  • Coil On Plug 4
  • Coil On Plug 6
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Mercury Montego cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: INOPERATIVE HEATED SEATS
    Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFTING - NO DTCS - MILEAGE ABOVE 20,000 MILES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Montego 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Mercury Montego AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Mercury Montego 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 2005 Mercury Montego 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 2005 Mercury Montego 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 2005 Mercury Montego 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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