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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey cars and light trucks from 1990+

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Freestar & Monterey -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Electrostatic Discharge
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Monterey 4.2 V6 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2007 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2 V6 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Freestar & Monterey -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier 4.2 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2006 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2 V6 GAS

Front

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove bolts and position disc brake caliper aside.
  • Remove front axle wheel hub retainer nut and washer.
  • Remove lower control arm bal...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Monterey 4.2 V6 GAS

Symptom Test

Refer to Fig. for Symptom Test Chart.

Intermittent & Poor Connections

Intermittents

Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:

  • Wiring broken inside insulation.
  • Poor connection between male and female terminal at connector.
  • Poor terminal to wire connection. Some conditions which fall under this are:
    • Poor crimps.
    • Poor solder joints.
    • Crimping over wire insulation rather than wire.
    • Corrosion in wire to terminal contact.
  • Wire insulation which is rubbed through. This causes an intermittent short as bare area touches other...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier 4.2 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, then position drive belt aside.
  • Position alternator B+ terminal protective boot aside, remove nut, then disconnect B+ terminal connector.
  • Remove air conditioning line bracket mounting...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2003 Windstar & 2004-07 Freestar & Monterey
Vehicle: 2006 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2 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.

  • Open the hood.
  • Release the cabin air filter cover retaining snaps, then remove the cover. The cabin air filter cover is located on the ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2004-05 Monterey -> Reset
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier 4.2 V6 GAS

Reset

The Low Tire Pressure Warning system is designed to detect a significant loss of inflation in any one of the tires installed on the vehicle. This system uses the anti-lock brake wheel speed sensors to detect a change in wheel speed due to deflation of a tire. Inflating a low tire will not reset the Tire Warning system . The Low Tire Warning system must be reset if a tire is replaced, maintenance or system repair is carried out or tire pressure is adjusted. Reset the Low Tire Warning system as follows:

  • On models without message center proceed as follows:
    • Press and hold odomet...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Remove hose from oil filter adapter hose and heater tube assembly.
  • Reposition hose clamp from oil filter adapter.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from oil filter adapter...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Monterey cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Monterey 4.2 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to relieve t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier 4.2 V6 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier 4.2 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Starter Motor
  • Generator
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • A/C Clutch Field Coil
  • Door Components Diagram for 2005 Mercury Monterey  4.2 V6 GASDoor Components Diagram for 2005 Mercury Monterey 4.2 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Actuator
  • Power Window Motor
  • Speaker
  • Door Ajar Switch
  • Door Lock Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

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

    2007 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Multifunction Switch
  • Traction Assist/Parking Aid Disable Switch
  • Smart Junction Box
  • 2005 Mercury Monterey  4.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Mercury Monterey 4.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RKE Antenna
  • Key Pad Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: A/C COMPRESSOR NOT OPERATIONAL / LOW FREON - SHAFT SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 2006 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: REAR LICENSE PLATE HOUSING CRACKING
    Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Monterey 4.2 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Monterey AUTOMOBILES

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