coolant reservoir FORD FESTIVA 1991 Service Manual

Disconnect fluid lines and remove reservoir. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove washer reservoir filler neck attaching bolt. Remove coolant expansion reservoir. Disconnect
washer pump electrical connector. Remove left front splash shield.
2. Disconnect washer pump fluid lines and detach lines from reservoir clips. Remove reservoir attaching nuts and bolt. Detach washer
reservoir from filler neck and remove reservoir. To install, reverse removal procedure.
REAR WIPER MOTOR
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
Remove rear wiper arm and blade assembly. Remove boot from outer bushing attaching nut. Remove outer bushing attaching nut and remove
outer bushing. Remove liftgate trim panel. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector. Remove 4 wiper motor mounting bolts and remove
motor. To install, reverse removal procedure.
REAR WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column covers. Remove screws securing instrument panel bezel to instrument panel. Pull
instrument bezel away from instrument panel. Disconnect electrical connectors from switches in bezel. Compress wiper/washer switch lock
tabs and remove switch from bezel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
REAR WASHER MOTOR & RESERVOIR
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
Open liftgate and detach reservoir cap. Remove rear quarter trim panel. Remove reservoir mounting bolts. Disconnect electrical connector
from washer pump. Disconnect fluid lines. Remove reservoir. To install, reverse removal procedure.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
See appropriate chassis wiring diagram in the WIRING DIAGRAMS Section.
ApplicationINCH Lbs. (N.m)
Front Wiper Arm Retaining Nut89-124 (10-14)
Front Wiper Motor Mounting Bolts62-89 (7-10)
Rear Outer Bushing Retaining Nut27-44 (3-5)
Rear Wiper Arm Nut53-62 (6-7)
Rear Wiper Motor Mounting Bolts71-97 (8-11)
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ELECT RICAL COMPONENT LOCAT OR
1991-92 ELECT RICAL COMPONENT LOCAT ION Ford Motor Co. Electrical Com ponents
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION
CONTROL UNITS
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION
MOTORS
MOTORS LOCATION
ComponentLocation
A/C Clutch Relay (1991)On right front of engine bay, near power
steering pump.
A/C RelayOn left front corner of engine bay, left of
cooling fan. See Fig. 1
& Fig. 2
A/C Wide Open Throttle (WAC) RelayOn left front corner of engine bay, left of
cooling fan. See Fig. 1
& Fig. 2 .
Cooling Fan RelayOn left front fender panel, near
headlight. See Fig. 1
& Fig. 2 .
Condenser Fan RelayOn left front of engine bay, left of
cooling fan. See Fig. 1
& Fig. 2 .
Daytime Running Light (DRL) Relay (Canada) (1992)On left front corner of engine bay, near
headlight. See Fig. 1
.
Fuel Pump RelayBehind left side of dash, near ECA.
Headlight RelayBehind left headlight. See Fig. 1 .
Horn RelayUnder left side of dash. See Fig. 3 .
Main RelayIn left front corner of engine bay, near
battery.
P a r kin g Ligh t R e l a yOn right front corner of engine bay. See
Fig. 1
.
Turn Signal/Flasher RelayUnder left side of dash, behind ECA.
See Fig. 3
.
ComponentLocation
A/C In-Line FuseOn left side of heater case.
Condenser Fan In-Line FuseOn right side of steering column.
Fuse PanelBehind access panel, to left of steering column.
Fusible LinksOn left front strut tower. See Fig. 1 .
ComponentLocation
Electronic Control Assembly (ECA)Behind left side of dash, left of steering column.
Passive Restraint ModuleUnder driver's seat.
ComponentLocation
Airflow MeterOn right front corner of engine bay. See Fig. 1 .
Coolant Temperature Sending UnitBelow thermostat housing.
Crankshaft Position SensorInside distributor. See Fig. 1 .
EGR Temperature Sensor (1991)In exhaust manifold, near EGR valve.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) SensorOn top of engine, near injector No. 1.
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit (1992)In fu el t an k.
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)On left side of throttle body. See Fig. 1 .
ComponentLocation
Blower MotorUnder center of dash, behind
radio.
Windshield Washer Motors:
Front (1991)On right front fender panel,
bottom of washer reservoir.
Front (1992)On left front corner of engine
bay, in front of battery.
RearOn body panel, behind right
rear quarter panel.
Windshield Wiper Motor
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levels to proper level.
Removal (1.6L & 1.6L Turbo)
1. Relieve fuel pressure and discharge air conditioning system (if equipped). See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Disconnect and remove battery, battery tray and battery tray support bracket.
2. Release wiring harness retaining straps from battery support tray. Disconnect windshield washer supply hose between fluid reservoir and
hood. Mark hinge locations and remove hood.
3. Disconnect intake air tube and wiring to ignition coil and vane airflow meter. Remove air cleaner/vane airflow meter assembly. Remove
air cleaner assembly support brackets. Disconnect intercooler hoses from turbocharger (if equipped).
4. Drain engine coolant and remove radiator. Disconnect accelerator cable, and remove retaining bracket from cam cover. Position cable to
one side.
5. Disconnect and plug fuel lines at fuel filter and pressure regulator. Disconnect power brake booster manifold vacuum hose from
manifold. Disconnect heater hoses at heater core tubes. Label and remove vacuum hoses located at throttle body.
6. For manual transaxle turbocharged vehicles, disconnect clutch cable and remove support bracket and cable from transmission. On non-
turbo vehicles, disconnect clutch slave hydraulic line. For automatic transaxle, remove transaxle cooler lines.
7. Disconnect starter wiring at starter. Remove harness from locating strap on bracket. Disconnect alternator wiring. Disconnect wiring
from engine coolant sensors located on rear of engine block. Remove ground connection at bracket on thermostat cover. Disconnect O2
sensor wire, main wiring harness connector, TPS connector (turbocharged only), knock sensor connector, distributor wiring and
transaxle wiring. Disconnect ground wire and strap at front of engine, and reinstall lifting eye.
8. Remove engine oil dipstick and retaining clip. Remove power steering pump from mounting bracket. Remove power steering pump
mounting bracket. With hoses attached, position pump aside. Remove upper air conditioning compressor retaining bolts (if equipped).
9. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil and cooling system. On vehicles with air conditioning, remove lower air conditioning
compressor mounting bolts, and position compressor out of way.
10. Remove front wheels and tires. Remove front ball joints-to-ste e r in g kn u c kl e s r e t a in in g b o l t s. R e mo ve sp l a sh gu a r d s. Dr a in t ransmission
oil and remove half shafts from differential. Remove front exhaust pipe bracket located on lower side of engine. Disconnect front
exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold, or turbocharger (if equipped).
11. Remove frame support bar-to-engine support bolt. Loosen right control arm bolt and, pivot support bar downward. Disengage rubber
exhaust hangers located directly behind catalytic converter. Allow exhaust system to hang down 6 inches, and support system with
mechanic's wire. Unbolt shift linkage and stabilizer bar at transaxle. Remove nuts from front and rear engine mounts, and lower vehicle.
12. Attach chains onto lift eyes at ends of cylinder head, and support engine with hoist. Remove RH engine mount through bolt. Raise
engine off mounts and slightly pivot engine/transaxle assembly. Disconnect oil pressure sensor and route starter/alternator wiring
harness from engine. Carefully lift engine/transaxle assembly, turn assembly while raising to clear brake master cylinder, shift linkage
universal joint, radiator support and air conditioning lines (if equipped).
13. Remove intake manifold support bracket. Remove gusset plate(s) (if equipped). Remove starter. Remove transaxle-to-engine retaining
bolts. Identify bolts to ensure correct installation. Separate transaxle from engine. On manual transaxle, remove pressure plate, clutch
disc and flywheel. On automatic transaxle, remove flexplate.
Installation (1.6L & 1.6L Turbo)
1. Install transaxle to engine in reverse order of removal. Attach hoist to engine/transaxle assembly and position assembly in vehicle.
Before engine contacts mounts, route starter, alternator and oil pressure sensor wiring, and connect oil pressure sensor. Lower engine
until front mount seats on crossmember. Install through bolt on RH engine mount. DO NOT tighten bolt.
2. Remove hoist. Raise vehicle and support with jackstands. Align rear engine mount to crossmember, and install retaining nuts to front
and rear engine mounts. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
3. On manual transaxles, connect shift coupling and stabilizer. Tighten to specification. On automatic transaxles, connect shift linkage and
oil cooler lines. Tighten linkage retaining bolt, shift cable pivot and oil cooler hose clamps to specification. Connect front exhaust pipe
to manifold (or turbocharger). Install exhaust pipe to support bracket. Tighten bolts to specification. Tighten manifold (or turbocharger)
to specification. Attach rubber exhaust hangers. Position cross brace. Tighten retaining nut and bolt and right control arm front bolt.
4. Install drive axles. Install ball joint retaining bolts and tighten to specification. Mount A/C Compressor to engine (if equipped). Tighten
lower retaining bolts to specification. Install splash guards. Install tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten retaining nuts to specification.
5. Lower vehicle. Install upper A/C compressor retaining bolts (if equipped). Tighten bolts to specification. Tighten RH engine mo u n t
through bolt to specification. Connect alternator wiring.
6. Position power steering pump bracket on stud. Lower pump into engine compartment. Install power steering pump bracket retaining
bolts and nut. Tighten to specification. Install power steering pump and belt. Tighten adjustment nut and pivot bolt to specification.
7. Install engine oil dipstick and retaining clip. Install ground strap and ground wire to cylinder head. Install clutch cable (if equipped).
Connect clutch hydraulic line if equipped with manual transaxle or naturally aspirated. Connect transmission electrical connectors.
Connect fuel lines to fuel filter and pressure regulator. Install intake air tube to throttle body.
8. Install intercooler hoses on turbocharged models. Install air cleaner assembly brackets. Install air cleaner assembly with airflow meter
attached. Install intake air tube. Install coil and airflow meter connectors. Connect coolant crankcase and air bypass hoses. Install
vacuum hoses as noted in disassembly.
9. Connect accelerator cable. Install retaining bracket. Install power brake booster hose. Remove speedometer cable from transaxle. Fill
transaxle to specification. See CAPACITIES in SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS article. Install speedometer cable.
Connect speedometer cable connector. Fill engine oil to capacity.
10. Install radiator/fan assembly. Tighten bracket retaining bolts to specification. Connect coolant hoses and fan electrical connector. Fill
coolant to specification.
11. Install hood and connect washer hose. Install battery tray support, battery tray, battery and battery hold-down. Connect battery
terminal. Evacuate and charge air conditioning system (if equipped). Road test vehicle and inspect for leaks.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal (1.3L)
CAUT ION: DO NOT allow com pressor to hang by hoses. T ie up com pressor with m echanic's wire.
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BRAKES
BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSE
Insufficient, Erratic, or No HeatLow Coolant Level
.....Incorrect thermostat.
.....Restricted coolant flow through core.
.....Heater hoses plugged.
.....Misadjusted control cable.
.....Sticking heater control valve.
.....Vacuum hose leaking.
.....Vacuum hose blocked.
.....Vacuum motors inoperative.
.....Blocked air inlet.
.....Inoperative heater blower motor.
.....Oil residue on heater core fins.
.....Dirt on heater core fins.
Too Much HeatImproperly adjusted cables.
.....Sticking heater control valve.
.....No vacuum to heater control valve.
.....Temperature door stuck open.
Air Flow Changes During AccelerationVacuum system leak.
.....Bad check valve or reservoir.
Air From Defroster At All TimesVacuum system leak.
.....Improperly adjusted control cables.
.....Inoperative vacuum motor.
Blower Does Not Operate CorrectlyBlown fuse.
.....Blower motor windings open.
.....Resistors burned out.
.....Motor ground connection loose.
.....Wiring harness connections loose.
.....Blower motor switch inoperative.
.....Blower relay inoperative.
.....Fan binding or foreign object in housing.
.....Fan blades broken or bent.
NOTE:This is GENERAL inform ation. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or
individual vehicle configuration. T he purpose of this T rouble Shooting inform ation is to provide a list
of com m on causes to problem sym ptom s. For m odel-specific T rouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT ,
DIAGNOST IC, or T EST ING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTION
Brakes Pull Left or Right
Incorrect tire pressureInflate tires to proper pressure
Front end out of alignmentSee WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Mismatched tiresCheck tires sizes
Restricted brake lines or hosesCheck hose routing
Loose or malfunctioning caliperSee DISC BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Bent shoe or oily liningsSee DRUM BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunctioning rear brakesSee DRUM, DISC BRAKES
or BRAKE SYSTEM
Loose suspension partsSee SUSPENSION
Noises Without Brakes Applied
Front linings worn outReplace linings
Dust or oil on drums or rotorsSee DRUM, DISC BRAKES
or BRAKE SYSTEM
Noises With Brakes Applied
Insulator on outboard shoe damagedSee DISC BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Incorrect pads or liningsReplace pads or linings
Brake Rough, Chatters or Pulsates
Excessive lateral runoutCheck rotor runout
Parallelism not to specificationsReface or replace rotor
Wheel bearings not adjustedSee SUSPENSION
Rear drums out-of-roundReface or replace drums
Disc pad reversed, steel against rotorRemove and reinstall pad
Excessive Pedal Effort
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