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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz 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 Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY, REPLACE -> 1992 -> 1993 -> CAPRI -> CONTINENTAL -> COUGAR & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR -> Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System -> ESCORT & TRACER -> FESTIVA -> Manual A/C System -> MARK VII -> MARK VIII -> MUSTANG -> PROBE -> SABLE & TAURUS -> TEMPO & TOPAZ
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove LH and RH instrument panel molding assemblies.
  • Remove cluster finish panel screws and six screws along top surface of cluster finish panel.
  • Remove knob from headlamp auto dim switch, then remove headlamp switch shaft.
  • Remove steering column close out bolster panel by removing two screws on left side, one screw on right side and three screws from the bottom.
  • Lower steering column as follows:
    • Place shift lever to "1."
    • Remove PR...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL -> Overhaul -> WHEEL CYLINDERS
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Disassemble
  • Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
  • Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
  • Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
  • Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection

When disassembled...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aspire, Festiva, Focus, Fusion, Milan, 2003-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car, 1991-96 Escort, 1988-96 Tracer, 1991-94 Capri, 1989-91 Probe & 2005-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the proper direction...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

If removing both righthand and lefthand driveshafts, install plugs T81P-1177B, or equivalent. Failure to do so may result in dislocating of differential side gears, requiring transaxle disassembly to align gears. Also, driveshaft removal and installation procedures are the same for manual and automatic transaxles except for the following: due to automatic transaxle case configuration, righthand driveshaft assembly must be removed first. Removal tool T81P-4026-A, or equivalent, is then inserted into transaxle to remove lefthand inner CV joint assembly. If only lefthand dri...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly.
  • Disengage accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt. Remove adjustment arm bolt ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Topaz cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Mercury Topaz 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Install suitable 1/2 inch drive flex handle in square hole in automat...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

Behind Lower LH Side Of I/P  Diagram for 1990 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GASBehind Lower LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Interval Governor
  • Under Center Of Rear Package Tray  Diagram for 1990 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GASUnder Center Of Rear Package Tray Diagram for 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Illuminated Entry Timer
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

    1992 Mercury Topaz  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Mercury Topaz 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • Main Light Switch
  • Engine Compartment Lamp
  • Electronic Radio
  • Glove Box Switch And Lamp
  • 1991 Mercury Topaz  2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Module
  • Coolant Temperature Sender
  • Fuel Gauge Sender
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: WIRING HARNESS - TERMINAL REPAIR KIT - REV6
    Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: BUZZ/RATTLE -CATALYST/MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD CLAMP -REV
    Vehicle: 1991 Mercury Topaz 2.3 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Exhaust System
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Topaz AUTOMOBILES

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