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Mercury Sable 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 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+
Compressor Service -> Front & Rear Head Gasket, Reed Valve, Valve Plate & Front Shaft Seal, Replace -> 10P13 -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Sable 3.0 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 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 -> MKS, Sable, Taurus & Taurus X -> Description -> ABS Hydraulic Control Unit & Anti-Lock Brake Control Module -> Anti-Lock Brake Sensor -> Brake Master Cylinder -> Power Brake Booster
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 3.5 V6 GAS
Power Brake Booster
The diaphragm-type power brake booster is a self-contained unit, mounted on the firewall. The booster uses engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power. Other than the power brake booster check valve, the booster is serviced only as an assembly. The booster must be replaced if it becomes damaged or inoperative.
Brake Master Cylinder
The brake master cylinder consists of a fluid reservoir, reservoir control valve and a fluid level indicator. The fluid level indicator is located inside the brake master cylinder reservoir and replaces the previo...
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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 -> Except Aspire, Festiva, Focus, Fusion, Milan, 2003-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car, 1991-96 Escort, 1988-96 Tracer, 1991-94 Capri, 1989-91 Probe & 2005-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 1991 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 arrow is facing in the proper direction...
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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: 2003 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
- Remove wheel cover or hub cover from wheel and tire assembly.
- Loosen lug nuts.
- Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist and remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove front axle wheel hub retainer and washer. Discard front axle wheel hub retainer. It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
- Remove air suspension height sensor from height sensor ball studs. Position air suspension height sensor out of way.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor wire harness from wire harness retaining clip.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor and position aside.
- Remove and discard front suspens...
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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+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2009 Mercury Sable Premier 3.5 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
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:
- Wirin...
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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+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter cable and relay connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolt...
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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 -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 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 Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from water inlet.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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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: 2004 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- On models equipped with VIN U, 1 and 2 engines,rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction.
- On models equipped with VIN S engine...
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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+.
Power Steering System Diagram for 2005 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Behind Rear Seats Diagram for 2005 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
1990 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: FRONT WIPER MOTOR - MOUNTING BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUT ARM - TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: FUEL ECONOMY - EXPECTATIONS VS ACTUAL - REV Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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