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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+
Compressor Service -> Front & Rear Head Gasket, Reed Valve, Valve Plate & Front Shaft Seal, Replace -> 10P13 -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
10P13
Removal
- Drain oil from compressor through manifold openings.
- Clamp compressor in suitable support, then remove clutch assembly.
- Remove snap ring and clutch field coil using suitable tools.
- Remove felt and retainer from front of compressor.
- Remove shaft key using shaft key remover tool No. T81P-19623-NH, or equivalent.
- Remove shaft seal seat retaining snap ring using snap ring remover tool No. T89P-19623-DH and snap ring pliers tool No. T71P-19703-T, or equivalent...
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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+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> DUAL MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEMS -> 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Assembly -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCHES -> Capri -> COMBINATION VALVE -> DIAGONALLY SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Disassemble -> Except Capri, Sable, Taurus, 1991 Escort & Tracer -> Failure Warning Switch -> FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS -> Inspection -> MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE -> MASTER CYLINDER, REPLACE -> Metering Valve -> Proportioner Or Pressure Control Valves -> Sable & Taurus -> Testing Warning Light System
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
FRONT & REAR SPLIT SYSTEMS
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective independent hydraulic systems. The fluid displacement of the two master cylinders is proportioned to fulfill the requirements of each of the two independent hydraulic brake systems,Figs. and .
If a failure of a rear (secondary) brake system should occur, initial brake pedal movement causes the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the mas...
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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 Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 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 pro...
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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: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 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+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter shield, if equipped.
- Disconnect starter cable and push on connector. When disconnecting hardshell connector at S-terminal, grasp plastic shell and pull off. Do not pull on wire. Be careful to pull straight off to prevent damage to conn...
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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: 1999 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 -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
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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+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Cougar LS 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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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: 1996 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+.
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 1991 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0 V8 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.
1990 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 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: A/C - REFRIGERANT LEAK/EVAP CORE TUBE WORN - REPAIR Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK - REVISED Vehicle: 1992 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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