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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

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 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Troubleshooting -> Symptom Chart
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

Symptom Chart

Refer ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Aviator, 1991-06 Explorer & Mountaineer, 1986-06 Ford Ranger & 1986-90 Bronco II w/Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

Single Cardan, Slip Yoke

Disassemble

Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.

  • Index-mark the shaft components.
  • Remove and discard all four snap rings.
  • Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
  • If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Pressure Monitor Sensor Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

Pressure Monitor Sensor Replacement

Use only tool no. 204-354 anytime tire pressures are measured to be sure that accurate values are obtained. Place air chuck straight on the valve stem to inflate tire. Do not cock air chuck during inflation cycle. Doing so can damage valve stem and cause air leaks. Ford recommends using a round head air chuck on tire pressure sensors; it is not recommended to use air chucks with long shanks. Doing so can cause tire pressure sensor valve stem damage and loss of tire pressure.

  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • With valve stem at the 6 o'cloc...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove upper and lower starter motor mounting bolts, then starter motor from vehicle.
  • Reverse pr...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from heater inlet tube.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • 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 out...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to relieve t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Under Driver Seat Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.6 V8 GASUnder Driver Seat Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Restraints Control Module
  • Side Impact Sensor
  • Connector C-313
  • Connector C-2041b
  • Connector C-3057
  • RH A Pillar Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.0 V6 FLEXRH A Pillar Diagram for 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Inertial Fuel Shutoff Switch
  • Ground G-200
  • Connector C-260
  • Connector C-282
  • Ground G-202
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Main Light Switch
  • Microprocessor
  • Central Security Module
  • 2003 Mercury Mountaineer  4.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vanity Mirror Lamp, Right
  • Vanity Mirror Lamp, Left
  • Interior/Map Lamps Assembly, Front
  • Homelink Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: UNITIZED SEAL DIAGNOSIS - LEAK / GREASE OIL SEPARATION - AXLE BEARING SEAL 8.8 IFS, 8.8 IRS, AND 9.75 IRS AXLES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 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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