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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake system power booster must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.

After performing any service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.

Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus

Removal

On models with air suspension, turn service switch Off before beginning repairs.

  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake hose bracket to shock unit bra...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1997-99 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

The inertia switch is locat...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove wheel cover or hub cover from wheel and tire assembly.
  • Loosen lug nuts.
  • Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist and remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove front axle wheel hub retainer and washer. Discard front axle wheel hub retainer. It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
  • Remove air suspension height sensor from height sensor ball studs. Position air suspension height sensor out of way.
  • Remove front brake anti-lock sensor wire harness from wire harness retaining clip.
  • Remove front brake anti-lock sensor and position aside.
  • Remove and discard front suspens...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower air deflector.
  • Remove solenoid safety cap from starter solenoid.
  • Remove cables to starter solenoid and ground stud.
  • Remove starter motor mounting ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1996-99 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Turn the four nylon push pins retaining the righthand cowl vent screen 90°, then remove the push pins, Fig. .
  • Remove the righthand cowl vent screen retaining clips, then the vent screen.
  • Remove the two cowl top inner panel shield reta...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.

On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose from heater co...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • On models equipped with VIN U, 1 and 2 engines,rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction.
  • On models equipped with VIN S engine...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Components Diagram for 1999 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GASEngine Components Diagram for 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Thermactor Air Bypass Solenoid
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 1999 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Anti-Theft Personality Module
  • Data Link Connector
  • Trunk Lid Release Relay
  • One Touch Window Down Relay
  • Rear Window Defrost Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Overhead Console
  • Accessory Delay Relay
  • Battery Saver Relay
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • Roof Opening Panel Drive Assembly
  • 1999 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injector #1
  • Fuel Injector #5
  • Fuel Injector #4
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Mercury Sable 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: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Mercury Sable 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 1999 Mercury Sable 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 1999 Mercury Sable 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 1999 Mercury Sable 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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