1997 Ford Contour Starter & Alternator Replacement (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

STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect engine air intake resonators.
  • Remove mass airflow sensor and air cleaner outlet tube assembly from throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove alternator drive belt from alternator pulley, then alternator mounting bracket bolts and alternator bracket.
  • Lower veh...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Loosen engine air cleaner tube clamps on air cleaner outlet tube.
  • Disconnect crankcase ventilation hoses and IAC valve tube from air cleaner outlet tube fitting.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet tube from mass air flow sensor and throttle body.
  • Disconnect engine control sensor wiring connector from mass air flow sensor and intake air temperature sensor.
  • Remove engine air cleaner to body O-ring retainer.
  • Remove air cleaner body and engine air cleaner intake tube from bracket and engine cleaner intake tube and duct, as one piece.
  • Remove fuel supply and return l...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine air intake resonators from air cleaner assembly.
  • Lower vehicle, then remove upper starter motor mounting bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove B-terminal and S-terminal nu...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect engine air intake resonators.
  • Remove mass airflow sensor and air cleaner outlet tube assembly from throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove alternator drive belt from alternator pulley, then alternator mounting bracket bolts and alternator bracket.
  • Lower veh...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disengage alternator drive belt from alternator pulley.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand wheel and tire.
  • Remove righthand outer tie rod end from righthand spindle.
  • Remove front and rear Y pipe flange fasteners from exhaust manifolds.
  • Remove stud bolt and nut retainer from oil pan, then remove remaining nuts and bolts from U pipe outlet connection.
  • Discard exhaust converter inlet gasket, then remove Y pipe.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachment...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect engine air intake resonators.
  • Remove mass airflow sensor and air cleaner outlet tube assembly from throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove alternator drive belt from alternator pulley, then alternator mounting bracket bolts and alternator bracket.
  • Lower veh...

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