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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> Ford Aspire, Festiva & Mercury Capri
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> PROPORTIONING VALVE -> DESCRIPTION -> TESTING
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

DESCRIPTION

The proportioning valve (when used),Fig. , provides balanced braking action between front and rear brakes under a wide range of braking conditions. The valve regulates the hydraulic pressure applied to the rear wheel cylinders, thus limiting rear braking action when high pressures are required at the front brakes. In this manner, premature rear wheel skid is prevented.

TESTING

When a premature rear wheel slide is obtained on a brake application, it usually is an indication that the fluid pressure to the rear wheels is above the 50% reduction ratio for the rear line ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1991-94 Capri -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 60,00...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove underbody covers, then remove stabilizer bar link from control arm.
  • Using a suitable chisel, raise staked portion of axle nut, then with brakes applied, loosen but do not remove nut.
  • Remove clamp bolt attaching lower control arm ball joint to steering knuckle, then pry downward on lower control arm to separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • On models with manual transaxle, pull outward on steering knuckle and hub assembly to separate halfshaft from differential side gear. Use only enough force ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachments to integral alternator assembly. Pull connector straight out.
  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt. Remove adjustment are bolt from alternator.
  • Disengage alte...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 L4 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 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righthand side and front splash shields.
  • Remove lower radiator hose from radiator.
  • On models with automatic transaxles, remove lower oil cooler line and bracket.
  • On all models, lower vehicle.
  • On models with automatic transaxles and air conditioning,remove seal located between radiator and fan shroud.
  • On models with automatic trans...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator
Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen drive belt locknut and adjusting bolts at power steering pump.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque adjusting bar bolt to 16 ft. lbs.

Alternator

  • Disconnect bat...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Mercury Capri cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1991 Mercury Capri  1.6 L4 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan Relay
  • Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Wiper Motor
  • Refrigerant Pressure Switch
  • I/P Components Diagram for 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 L4 GASI/P Components Diagram for 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Interval Wiper Module
  • STI Test Connector
  • Blower Motor
  • Fuel Pump Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Mercury Capri cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Mercury Capri  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter Illumination
  • Panel Lamp Control Module
  • ATX Select Illumination
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Blower Motor Switch Illumination
  • 1991 Mercury Capri  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Digital Clock
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Air Bag Diagnostic Module
  • Radio
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Mercury Capri cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS
    Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: REPEAT HEATER CORE FAILURE
    Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Capri 1.6 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Mercury Capri AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Mercury Capri 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 1991 Mercury Capri 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 1991 Mercury Capri 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 1991 Mercury Capri 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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