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

Compressor Service -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> FS-10 & 10P13 -> Installation -> Panasonic -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

FS-10 & 10P13
Removal
  • Clamp compressor in suitable support, then remove clutch hub as outlined under "Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace."
  • Remove shaft seal felt from nose of compressor.
  • Remove snap ring as follows:
    • Insert tip of snap ring remover tool No. T89P-19623-DH, or equivalent, into one eye of the snap ring, Fig. .
    • Rotate snap ring until eye is close to compressor shaft, Fig. .
    • Keeping tool shaft against side of nose opening, quickly pull upward and remove snap ring, Fig. .
  • Push shaft seal remover over ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0 L4 GAS

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake drum screws, then the brake drum.
  • Remove wheel hub.
  • Remove brake shoe retracting springs, Fig. , using screwdriver to push in and twist spring to disengage it from pin.
  • Remove righthand anti-rattle spring.
  • Push and turn brake shoe hold down springs, then remove them.
  • Remove primary rear shoe and lining from backing plate, then the secondary shoe and lining.
Installation
  • If rear shoes and linings are to be used again, inspect them to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Clean backing plate with suitable brake va...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-96 Escort, Escort ZX2, EXP, Lynx, LN7 & Tracer -> Except Wagon -> Wagon
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

Except Wagon

The inertia switch is located on righthand si...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

If removing both right and left side halfshafts, appropriate plugs must be installed. Failure to do so may result in dislocation of differential side gears, necessitating transaxle disassembly to re-align gears.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and splash shield.
  • Raise staked portion of halfshaft retaining nut using suitable tool.
  • Remove retaining nut and discard.
  • Remove cotter pin from tie rod end and separate tie rod end from steering knuckle using a suitable tie rod remover tool.
  • Remove lower ball joint clamp bolt and pry down on lower control arm to separate ball joi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove nut that secures wiring connector to alternator.
  • Disconnect snap in type wiring connectors from alternator.
  • On models equipped with air conditioning, remove air conditioning accumulator support clip from alternator bracket and position it aside.
  • On all models, remove a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 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 Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

Fuel Filter Diagram for 1998 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0 L4 GASFuel Filter Diagram for 1998 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Filter
  •  Diagram for 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS Diagram for 1997 Mercury Tracer Trio 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

    1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Relay
  • Multi-Function Switch
  • Fog Lamp Switch
  • LH/RH Fog Lamp
  • 1989 Mercury Tracer  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1989 Mercury Tracer 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter Motor
  • Ignition Relay
  • Alternator/Regulator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: A/C "O" RING REMOVAL FROM SPRING LOCK COUPLING/INFO
    Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: A/C - INSUFFICIENT COOLING - DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR
    Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

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