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1996 Lincoln Continental CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lincoln REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
- Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
- Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
- Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
- Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
- C...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car -> Troubleshooting -> Pre-Test Checks
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS
Pre-Test Checks
- Verify parking brake is completely released. If parking brake is applied, "Brake" lamp will be illuminated.
- Check brake fluid. As fluid level drops, red "Brake" lamp will illuminate. If fluid level continues to fall, amber "Check Anti-Lock Brake" lamp will illuminate and anti-lock function will be inhibited.
- Verify all of the following connectors are properly connected and in good operating condition:
- 55-pin connector of the computer module.
- 19-pin c...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
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: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 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 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS
- Turn air suspension system switch OFF.
- Remove hub retainer nut and washer.
- Discard nut after removal.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove attaching nut from ball joint to steering knuckle attaching bolt.
- Using a punch and a hammer, drive bolt out of steering knuckle.
- Discard bolt and nut.
- Remove anti-lock brake sensor from steering knuckle.
- Remove height sensor link at lower arm ball stud attachment.
- Remove stabilizer bar link at stabilizer bar.
- Separate ball joint from steering knuckle using a pry bar. Position end of pry bar outside of bushing pocke...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove screws attaching power steering pump auxiliary reservoir to radiator coolant recovery reservoir and set power steering pump auxiliary reservoir aside.
- Disconnect hoses from radiator coolant recovery reservoir. Remove retaining nut and bolt, then remove radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
- Remove accessory dri...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1995-97 Continental
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. Under severe operating conditions replace the cabin air filter every 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen retaining screws, Fig. .
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand cowl v...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS
Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain engine coolant, then disconnect overfill hose and both radiator hoses.
- Disconnect automatic transmission fluid inlet and outlet lines. Note, when removing transmission cooler lines, use a back-up wrench to hold fitting.
- On models equipped with fan shroud, remove upper shroud mounting bolts at radiator support.
- On a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
- Lift old belt over alternator p...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Lincoln Continental 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 1996 Lincoln Continental 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 1996 Lincoln Continental 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 1996 Lincoln Continental 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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