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

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Fixed Orifice Tube (Expansion Valve), Replace -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Focus -> LS -> Sable, Taurus & Mark VIII
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

Continental

Do not attempt to remove the fixed orifice tube with orifice removal tool, it is an integral part of the liquid line. When a new fixed orifice tube is required, the line must be cut and a new fixed orifice kit installed.

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove condenser to evaporator tube.
  • Locate evaporator core orifice.
  • Cut a 2.5 inch section from condenser to evaporator tube to remove evaporator core orifice.
  • Clean tube ends, then install new evaporator core orifice kit.
  • Ensure flow dir...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1995 -> 1995-96 Continental -> 1996 -> Aspire -> Assemble -> Bendix, Teves & Tandem Diaphragm Booster -> Capri, Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Hydro-Boost System -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Sable & Taurus -> Single Diaphragm Booster -> Vacuum Type System
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Mystique GS 2.5 V6 GAS

Power Booster, Replace
Aspire

Pump brake pedal several times to exhaust any vacuum in the booster.

  • Remove master cylinder as described in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
  • From under instrument panel, remove brake pedal clevis pin, then detach pushrod from brake pedal.
  • Remove power brake unit attaching nuts, then remove power brake unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
    • Ensure proper clearance between pushrod and master cylinder exists as described under "Adjustments."
    • Bleed brakes as described in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
    • Torqu...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1995-98 Contour & Mystique -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Mystique LS 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Servic...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS

Left

  • Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
  • Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
  • Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel.
  • Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
  • On all models, remove splash shields.
  • Detach suspension.
  • Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
  • Disconnect tie-rod end.
  • Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
  • Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
  • To avoid damage to CV joints and boots, do not bend inner CV ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Mystique Young America 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disengage alternator drive belt form alternator pulley.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand wheel and tire.
  • Remove righthand outer tie rod end from righthand spindle.
  • Remove front and rear Y pipe flange fasteners from exhaust manifolds.
  • Remove stud bolt and nut retainer from oil pan, then remove remaining nuts and bolts from U pipe outlet connection.
  • Discard exhaust converter inlet gasket, then remove Y pipe.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachments to in...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1995-97 Contour & Mystique
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Mystique Young America 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 away from the cowl vent screen. Operate the windshield wipers until the blades are at the top of their arch, then place the ignition switch in the Off position.
  • Remove the plastic screw covers from the righthand cowl panel retaining screws.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the righthand cowl panel retaining screws, then the panel.
  • Disengage...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Mystique 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 Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Mystique Young America 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine cooling system then disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove upper radiator hose from radiator.
  • Remove radiator overflow hose from radiator.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove transaxle oil cooler tube from oil cooler inlet fitting.
  • On all models, remove fan shroud to radiator nut, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower radiator hose from radiator.
  • On models eq...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5 V6 GAS

  • On water pump drive belt, remove water pump pulley shield bolts from lefthand valve cover, then the shield from vehicle.
  • Remove water pump drive pulley, then rotate water pump belt tensioner clockwise by hand.
  • On accessory drive belt, rotate tensioner clockwise using breaker bar installed in 3/8 inch square hole in drive belt tensioner arm.
  • On all drive belts, lift belt over pulley flanges, then remove from vehicle.
  • On accessory drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Component Locations Diagram for 1995 Mercury Mystique Young America 2.5 V6 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 1995 Mercury Mystique Young America 2.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Connector C401
  • Engine Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Mercury Mystique LS 2.0 L4 GASEngine Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Mercury Mystique LS 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C100
  • Ground G100
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

    1995 Mercury Mystique GS 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Mercury Mystique GS 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Switch
  • Check Engine Indicator
  • Overdrive Off Indicator
  • Shorting Bar
  • PCM Data Link Connector No. 1
  • 1999 Mercury Mystique  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Resistor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS
    Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIP - PROCED - REV
    Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mystique LS 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

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