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

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Sable & Taurus -> Instrument Panel, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Open steering column access door using suitable thin-bladed screwdriver.
  • Disconnect accessory and driver's air bag module electrical connectors.
  • Release steering wheel from column shaft by rotate pinion shaft 120-130 revolutions using anti-theft socket tool No. 501-052, or equivalent.
  • Disconnect tabs and remove steering wheel rear cover.
  • Mark steering wheel armature for installation alignment.
  • Remove mounting nuts and steering wheel armature.
  • Remove harness from wire shield clip and disconnect horn electrical connector.
  • Remove wire ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car -> System Service -> 1995 Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> 1995 Sable & Taurus -> 1995-96 Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> 1996 Sable & Taurus -> ABS Module (ECU) -> Adjustments -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Continental -> Continental & 1995 Sable & Taurus -> Continental, Sable & Taurus -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Front Speed Indicator Ring -> Front Wheel Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit -> Installation -> Pedal Travel Switch -> Rear Speed Indicator Ring -> Rear Wheel Sensor -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus Sedan -> Sable & Taurus Wagon
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

  • Disconnect 55-pin plug from ABS module (ECU), then attach anti-lock breakout box/bleeding adapter tool No. T90P-50-ALA, or equivalent, to wiring harness 55-pin plug.
  • Place bleed/harness switch in bleed position.
  • Turn ignition to On position. Red Off light should turn on.
  • Push motor button on adapter down to start pump motor. Red Off light will turn off and green On light will turn on. Pump motor will run for 60 seconds once motor button is pushed.
  • If pump motor is turns off before 60 seconds has elapsed, push abort button and pump motor will turn off.
  • After 20 second...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 2003-06 Taurus & Sable
Vehicle: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 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 a...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX

  • Remove center hub cap from wheel.
  • Loosen hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove hub nut and washer.
  • Remove front brake anti-lock sensor harness from clip.
  • Remove and position front brake anti-lock sensor aside.
  • Remove and discard lower ball joint nut.
  • Remove lower strut support nut and bolt. Discard nut.
  • Using suitable tools, press ball joint stud until it is loose in knuckle.
  • Wire knuckle to strut. This will prevent knuckle from falling off of strut while knuckle and lower ball joint are separated. Failure to follow these instructions may ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable 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 Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Sable 3.5 V6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
  • Remove power steering line bracket, then heater hose support bracket from alternator.
  • Remove upper alternator mounting bolts.
  • Partially raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel.
  • Remove lower fender splash shield retainers and position shield aside.
  • Remove alternator splash shield.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors, then remove battery from alternator.
  • Positio...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1996-99 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 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.
  • Turn the four nylon push pins retaining the righthand cowl vent screen 90°, then remove the push pins, Fig. .
  • Remove the righthand cowl vent screen retaining clips, then the vent screen.
  • Remove the two cowl top inner panel shield reta...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Service Interval Reminder -> 2008-09 Sable
Vehicle: 2009 Mercury Sable 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Press and release SETUP button until System Check is displayed.
  • Press SETUP button again to display OIL LIFE =XX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
  • Press and hold RESET button for two seconds or longer unti...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at lower intake manifold fitting using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from lower intake manifold fitting.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Rotate belt tensioner clockwise using a suitable belt tension release tool.
  • Remove belt from alternator pulley.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove four screws and 6 pin-type retainers, then the righthand fender splash shield.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Install a suitable power steering belt removal tool, between power steering pump be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

Roof Diagram for 2004 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GASRoof Diagram for 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Interior Lamps
  • Vanity Mirror Lamp
  • Roof Opening Panel Switch
  • Roof Opening Panel Motor Assembly
  • Electrochromatic Inside Mirror Unit
  •  Diagram for 1989 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GAS Diagram for 1989 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Window Motors
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

    1996 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Anti-Theft Personality Module
  • Trunk Lid Release Switch
  • Trunk Lid Release Relay
  • 1997 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Power Heated Mirror
  • Right Power Heated Mirror
  • Left Power Mirror Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SQUEAL NOISE - FEAD BET SLIP - 3.0L 2-VALVE
    Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: FILTER REFRIGERANT AFTER COMPRESSOR REPL - REV FOUR
    Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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