Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

Servicing Your Villager
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[SV38300(ALL)06/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the same
amperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker mounted by the
fuse panel, grip it with your finger and thumb and pull it
straight out of its socket.
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[SV38400(ALL)10/94]
Relays
[SV38500(ALL)05/95]
Relays are devices which receive signals from components or
systems. After receiving signals, relays transfer these signals to
activate or deactivate other components or systems. A relay box
is located near the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
[SV38600(ALL)06/95]
10-1/2 pica art:0040207-F
The relay box
[SV38650(ALL)06/95]
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[SV38700(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV38800(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[SV38900(ALL)01/95]
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headlamps
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[SV38950(ALL)02/95]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[SV39000(ALL)01/95]
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tail lamps
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[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
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brakelamps
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[SV39200(ALL)01/95]
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hazard flasher
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[SV39300(ALL)01/95]
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turn signals
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[SV39400(ALL)01/95]
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license plate lamp
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[SV39500(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[SV39600(ALL)01/95]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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[SV39700(ALL)01/95]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[SV39800(ALL)01/93]
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the headlamp beams are not pointed slightly down and to
the right
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[SV40600(ALL)09/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040222-B
The headlamp bulb assembly
[SV40700(ALL)01/93]3.
Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it
counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket.
Then slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the ring.You
must use it again to hold the new bulb in place.
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Servicing Your Villager
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[SV40800(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040211-A
Removing the headlamp bulb retaining ring
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[SV40900(ALL)04/95]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[SV41000(ALL)01/93]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[SV41100(ALL)01/93]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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[SV41200(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040212-A
Headlamp bulb replacement
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[SV41300(ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV41400(ALL)01/93]1.
With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket. Do not touch the
glass with your fingers.
[SV41500(ALL)01/93]2.
Slip the retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts
the rear of the socket. Lock the ring into the socket by
rotating it until you feel a ªstop.º
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[SV41600(ALL)01/93]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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[SV41700(ALL)09/89]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed bulbs, you should not need to align it again.
[SV41800(ALL)01/93]
Replacing the Bulbs
[SV41900(ALL)01/93]
There are several different types of replacement bulbs for your
vehicle. The following illustration indicates the proper method
of removal and installation for each bulb.
[SV42000(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040234-B
The replacement bulbs
[SV42100(ALL)01/93]
The illustrations in this section will provide you with reference
for changing many of the bulbs on your vehicle.
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[SV42200(ALL)06/95]
33-1/2 pica
art:0040220-G
Bulb locations
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Servicing Your Villager
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[SV42300(ALL)01/93]
Bulb replacement chart
[SV42400(ALL)04/95]
twenty-two pica
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[SV42500(ALL)04/94]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040230-B[SV42600(ALL)01/93]
10-1/2 pica
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