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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1990-2002 Ford Escort,Tempo, ZX2 & Mercury Topaz & Tracer
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

The caliper assembly consists of a pin slider caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston,Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper piston. T...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Tempo & Topaz -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 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 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 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 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 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 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

Center Front Of Engine Compartment  Diagram for 1990 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GASCenter Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Crash Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Door Lock Switch
  • Left Front Door Lock Switch
  • Left Rear Door Lock Motor
  • Right Rear Door Lock Motor
  • Left Front Door Lock Motor
  • 1990 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Warning Chime Module
  • Emergency Release Lever Switches
  • Right Rear Limit Switch And Motor
  • Left Rear Limit Switch And Motor
  • Emergency Release Lever Indicator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WHINING / BUZZING NOISE COMES THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER
    Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS
    Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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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