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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Accumulator/Drier, Replace -> Continental -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort -> Focus -> LS -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus -> Thunderbird
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Continental
  • Remove radiator upper sight shield.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove mounting screws and position windshield washer fluid reservoir filler aside.
  • Remove mounting screws and righthand fender support brace.
  • Remove mounting screws and position power steering fluid reservoir aside.
  • On models equipped with air suspension, remove air suspension air compressor and drier.
  • On all models, remove evaporator to compressor line clip mounting screw.
  • Disconnect cycling switch connector.
  • Disconnect evapor...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

Do not reuse brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated.

Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Do not move the tank during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one third full.

On models equipped with power brakes, exhaust the...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-02 Cougar -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Every 30,00...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS

Left

  • Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
  • Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
  • Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel.
  • Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
  • On all models, remove splash shields.
  • Do not damage CV joint boot and wheel speed sensor ring.
  • Detach suspension.
  • Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
  • Disconnect tie-rod end.
  • Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
  • Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
  • To av...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt form alternator pulley.
  • Separate tie rod from wheel knuckle, using suitable tool.
  • Remove inner fender liner.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
  • Remove alternator rear support bracket bol...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2002 Cougar
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 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.

  • Position windshield wipers in the Park position.
  • Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
  • Lift up the plastic wiper arm retaining nut covers.
  • Remove the wiper arm retaining nuts.
  • Lift up the wiper arms.
  • Remove the wiper arms by moving them from side to side.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the plastic screw covers from the cowl grille retaining screws.
  • Remove the cowl grille re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 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 in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Loosen drive belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt, using a 13mm wrench, then rotate drive belt tensioner away from accessory drive be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Luggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GASLuggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Tailgate/Decklid Anti-Theft Inhibit Switch
  • Connector C-2100
  • Connector C-1930
  • 14014 Wiring Harness
  • 18K925 Wiring Harness
  • Steering Column Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Mercury Cougar  2.5 V6 GASSteering Column Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Connector C-459
  • Connector C-21
  • Connector C-1945
  • Multifunction Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Mercury Cougar  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Light Switch
  • Daytime Running Lamps Relay
  • Central Timer Module
  • Daytime Running Lamp Resistor
  • License Plate Lamp Right
  • 2001 Mercury Cougar  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Neutral Position Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Mercury Cougar 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: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar 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 2001 Mercury Cougar 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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