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

Compressor Service -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE -> CLUTCH FIELD COIL, REPLACE -> CLUTCH HUB & PULLEY, REPLACE -> EXCEPT FX-15 -> FX-15 -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1993 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

CLUTCH HUB & PULLEY, REPLACE

Removal
  • Remove clutch hub retaining nut using Spanner Wrench tool No. T81P-19623-MH, or equivalent. On 10P15A compressors, use Strap Wrench D85L-6000-A, or equivalent. It is necessary to connect field coil to a 12V source to energize the coil engaging the clutch.
  • On Capri and Festiva, remove pressure plate using Pressure Plate Remover tool No. T88C-19623-A, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • On all models, remove clutch hub and shims from compressor shaft using Hub Remover tool No. T80L-19703-B, or equivalent, Fig. . ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 4 -> BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS -> PARKING BRAKE -> SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

SERVICE BRAKES

Although the brakes are self-adjusting,Fig. , an initial adjustment will be necessary after a brake repair. The initial adjustment can be obtained as follows:

  • Determine inside diameter of drum brake surface using brake shoe gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A or equivalent. Adjust brake shoe diameter to fit gauge. Hold automatic adjusting lever out of engagement while rotating adjusting screw and ensure that screw turns freely.
  • Install drum and wheel assembly, then adjust wheel bearings as described inFig. .
  • Complete adjustment by applying brakes several times, then check br...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1988-94 Tempo & Topaz
Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Topaz 3.0 V6 GAS

The inertia switch is lo...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Topaz 3.0 V6 GAS

If removing both righthand and lefthand driveshafts, install plugs T81P-1177B, or equivalent. Failure to do so may result in dislocating of differential side gears, requiring transaxle disassembly to align gears. Also, driveshaft removal and installation procedures are the same for manual and automatic transaxles except for the following: due to automatic transaxle case configuration, righthand driveshaft assembly must be removed first. Removal tool T81P-4026-A, or equivalent, is then inserted into transaxle to remove lefthand inner CV joint assembly. If only lefthand dri...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on hoist.
  • Disconnect starter cable at starter terminal.
  • Remove bolts attaching starter rear support bracket.
  • On vehicles equipped with a roll restrictor brace to ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1990-94 Models w/EEC-IV
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engine is started, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-IV system. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when the stored codes are cleared from the EEC-IV system memory. After diagnosis and repair, the EEC-IV memory may be cleared of stored codes as follows:

  • With ignition turned Off, connect a jumper wire between Self Test and Self Test Input (STI) connectors, Fig. . On Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car models, the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water pump inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

I/P Components Diagram for 1992 Mercury Topaz  3.0 V6 GASI/P Components Diagram for 1992 Mercury Topaz 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Warning Chime Module
  • Trunk Release Switch
  • Starter Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  •  Diagram for 1989 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GAS Diagram for 1989 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor & Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

    1992 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Radio
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • 1989 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1989 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Speed Sensor
  • Electronic Control Assembly
  • Horn Relay
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Clutch Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE - TIRE COMPANY PHONE #'S - REV
    Vehicle: 1989 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: RADIO - WHINE/BUZZ NOISE - ELEC FUEL PUMP INTERFERES
    Vehicle: 1985 Mercury Topaz 2.0 L4 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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