1997 Ford Contour A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Ford Contour

  • 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1997 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 1997 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour 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 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour 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 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

Refrigerant-12 recovery stations cannot be used on Refrigerant-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour 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 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Compressor, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 3.0L Engine (DOHC) -> 3.0L Engine (Overhead Valve) -> 3.4 L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS

The A/C evaporator core orifice and the accumulator/drier should be replaced whenever the compressor is replaced due to lack of performance, or when there is debris in the system.

Aspire
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove A/C compressor to condenser discharge line bolt. Plug A/C compressor outlet fitting to prevent moisture from entering the system.
  • Disconnect A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from A/C compressor.
  • Remove evaporator to compressor suction line fitting bolt from A/C compressor. Plug compressor inlet fitting t...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour 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 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour 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 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> CCRM/IRCM -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Cooling Fan Relay -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS

CCRM/IRCM
Continental

Refer to "Cooling Fan Motor."

Sable & Taurus
  • Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from module connector
  • Release clips and module from battery tray.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque engine control sensor connector to 12-18 inch lbs.
Cougar & Thunderbird
  • Remove radiator sight shield.
  • Disconnect electrical connector, then remove integrated relay control assembly from radiator support.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Mustang
  • Disconnect IRCM electrica...

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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 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Arming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1992-98 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-97 -> 1995 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 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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