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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
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Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
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Avenger, Sebring Coupe & Talon
Never use cans to charge into high pressure side of system (compressor discharge port) or into system at high temperature, as high system pressure transferred into charging may cause it to explode.
- Attach center hose from manifold gauge set to refrigerant dispensing manifold. Turn refrigerant manifold valves completely counterclockwise to open fully, remove protective caps from refrigerant manifold.
- Screw refrigerant cans into manifold. Ensure gasket is in place and in good conditio...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 V6 GAS
BRAKE DRUMS
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Mi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-97 Cougar, XR-7 & Thunderbird -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Index-mark driveshaft. Place a paint index-mark on pinion flange to driveshaft centering socket yoke.
- Remove driveshaft-to-driveshaft pinion flange bolts.
- Place a paint index-mark on driveshaft slip-yoke to transmissio...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner.
- The engine ground cable is secured by one starter motor bolts. Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts.
- Cut cable ties, then raise a...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2002 Cougar
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
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.
- Position windshield wipers in the Park position.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
- Lift up the plastic wiper arm retaining nut covers.
- Remove the wiper arm retaining nuts.
- Lift up the wiper arms.
- Remove the wiper arms by moving them from side to side.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the plastic screw covers from the cowl grille retaining screws.
- Remove the cowl grille re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove motor, fan and shroud.
- Remove upper shield and secure condenser.
- Disconnect radiator upper cooling hose.
- On models equipped with automatic tr...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
- Rotate automatic tensioner away from belt.
- Remove old belt from pulleys.
- Install new belt over pulleys.
- Ensure all V-groo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ENGINES - REPAIR/SERV TIPS TO AVOID POTENTIAL DAMAGE Vehicle: 1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WARNING SYS/LAMP OUTAGE/FALSE - WIRING RELAY/TRAILER Vehicle: 1987 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar 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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