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Mercury 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 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> COOLING SYSTEM BLEED -> 1.3L/4-81, 1.6L/4-98, 2.0L/4-121, 2.2L/4-122, 2.3L/4-140, 2.5L/4-152, 3.0L/V6-182, 3.8L/V6-232 & 5.0L/V8-302 ENGINES -> 1.8L/4-112 & 1.9L/4-116 ENGINES -> 4.6L/V8-281 ENGINE -> Cougar & Thunderbird w/5.0L/V8-302 Engine -> Except Cougar & Thunderbird w/5.0L/V8-302 Engine
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Cougar LS 5.0 V8 GAS
1.8L/4-112 & 1.9L/4-116 ENGINES
After filling cooling system, run engine for approximately 12 minutes with radiator pressure cap off, then top off radiator. Secure cap, then with engine running, fill coolant reservoir to FULL HOT mark with coolant.
1.3L/4-81, 1.6L/4-98, 2.0L/4-121, 2.2L/4-122, 2.3L/4-140, 2.5L/4-152, 3.0L/V6-182, 3.8L/V6-232 & 5.0L/V8-302 ENGINES
Except Cougar & Thunderbird w/5.0L/V8-302 Engine
These engines do not require a specific bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, start engine and allow to reach operating temperat...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mercury cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> CALIPER, REPLACE -> CAPRI -> Cleaning & Inspection -> CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, MARK VIII & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR -> Disassemble -> ESCORT & TRACER -> Inspection -> Installation -> MARK VII -> MUSTANG -> PROBE -> Removal -> SABLE & TAURUS
Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS
CALIPER, REPLACE
MARK VII
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Disconnect fitting on rear brake tube from hose end fitting at frame mounted bracket. Plug end of brake tube to prevent fluid loss and entry of dirt.
- Remove horse shoe retaining clip from hose fitting and disengage hose from bracket.
- Disconnect parking cable from lever, Fig. , using care to avoid kinking or cutting cable or return spring, then remove screw from caliper key, Fig. , then remove caliper locating pins.
- Slide caliper key and support spring from anchor plate, Fig. , noting the...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury 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: 1991 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mercury cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- Raise and safely support the vehicle.
- Remove front wheel assembly.
- Remove front brake disc.
- Remove and discard front axle wheel hub nut.
- Remove tie rod end nut, then remove tie rod end.
- Separate the lower ball joint from the front wheel knuckle.
- Separate halfs...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Mercury 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Sable 3.5 V6 GAS
If the system detects low tire pressure, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE lamp will illuminate. Inflating tire(s) to recommended pressure will clear the tire ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor attaching bolts, then disconnect ground cable if attached to starter mounting bolts and lower starter from vehicle.
- Disconnect power supply cable from starter.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
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.
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen, Fig. .
- Remove the water shield retaining screws, then the shield, Fig. .
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Mercury Milan 2.3 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at coolant outlet adapter.
- Remove hose from coolant outlet adapter.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proced...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
- Lift old belt over alternator pulley...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Mercury cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mercury cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Mercury cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WIRING HARNESS - TERMINAL REPAIR KIT - REVISED Vehicle: 1986 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Mercury 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 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 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 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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