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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Keyless Entry Module: Service and Repair
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect wiring harness connector from anti-theft system control and bracket assembly.
2. Remove two retaining nuts from anti-theft system control and bracket assembly and remove anti-theft system control and bracket assembly from instrument panel.
3. Release each individual locking tab from module and simultaneously back off bracket 6.35 mm (1/4 inch).
4. Remove module from bracket when tabs are released.
INSTALLATION
1. Align three fingers on bracket with tabs on replacement module.
2. Slide module into bracket, verify all tabs are locked in position.
3. Connect anti-theft system control and bracket assembly to wiring harness connector.
4. Position anti-rotation tab on anti-theft system control and bracket assembly into slot in instrument panel.
5. Install anti-theft system control and bracket assembly to instrument panel. Tighten retaining nuts to 6-8 N.m (53-70 Lb-In).
6. Perform Programming.
1. Disconnect wiring harness connector from anti-theft system control and bracket assembly.
2. Remove two retaining nuts from anti-theft system control and bracket assembly and remove anti-theft system control and bracket assembly from instrument panel.
3. Release each individual locking tab from module and simultaneously back off bracket 6.35 mm (1/4 inch).
4. Remove module from bracket when tabs are released.
INSTALLATION
1. Align three fingers on bracket with tabs on replacement module.
2. Slide module into bracket, verify all tabs are locked in position.
3. Connect anti-theft system control and bracket assembly to wiring harness connector.
4. Position anti-rotation tab on anti-theft system control and bracket assembly into slot in instrument panel.
5. Install anti-theft system control and bracket assembly to instrument panel. Tighten retaining nuts to 6-8 N.m (53-70 Lb-In).
6. Perform Programming.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.