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Mercury Cougar 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 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+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> ADJUSTMENTS -> 1993 PROBE -> CAPRI & 1992 PROBE -> CONTROL CABLES -> ESCORT & TRACER -> EXCEPT CAPRI, FESTIVA, ESCORT, PROBE & TRACER -> FESTIVA -> Function Selector Cable -> Mode Selector Cable -> REC/FRESH Control Cable -> Recirc/Fresh Air Cable -> RECIRC/FRESH Air Door Cable -> Temperature Control Cable
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 V6 GAS
CONTROL CABLES
EXCEPT CAPRI, FESTIVA, ESCORT, PROBE & TRACER
Function and/or temperature control cables self-adjust when levers are moved to extreme right of WARM and/or DEFROST slot in face of control assembly. On models equipped with a control knob, the cables self-adjust when the knob is rapidly rotated clockwise toward the WARM position. Some function and temperature control levers move from top to bottom.
The control cable wire should be pre-set to prevent kinking before attempting self-adjusting procedure. Cable pre-set may be performed in vehicle or befo...
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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+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings. Inspect and repack wheel bearings if required.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper was removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scr...
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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 Shutoff Switch Location -> 1995-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2000 Cougar
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
The switch is located u...
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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 U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 V6 GAS
Disassemble
Do not clamp driveshaft in jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.
- Place driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
- Mark positions of driveshaft components relative to driveshaft tube. This ensures all components are reassembled in same relationship to maintain correct balance.
- Index driveshaft and driveshaft components.
- Clamp U-Joint Tool in a vise.
- Remove snap rings.
- If bearing cup cannot be pressed all way out, remove it with vise grips.
- Remove driveshaft slip-yoke.
- Position driveshaft in U-Joint Tool.
- Press out a bearing cup.
- Rotate driveshaft 180 degrees.
- Press on...
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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+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Remove bolts and nuts, then resonator.
- Detach coolant hose from retaining clip.
- Disconnect vacuum pipe underneath.
- Remove radiator splash shield.
- Disconnect cable and wiring from alternator.
- Disconnect ground cable on eye hook, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove radiator splash shield.
- Remove righthand front wheel, then sp...
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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 2.0 L4 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 -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 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 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine.
- Reposition hose clamp from degas bottle.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from degas bottle.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose fro...
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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 LS 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+.
 Window Components Diagram for 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
 1986 Mercury Cougar 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES - TIP - REV Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WHEELS - LOSS OF BALANCE WEIGHTS AND CORROSION Vehicle: 1988 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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