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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
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2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
GENERATOR
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
3. Remove the power steering hose bracket nut from the generator mounting bolt.
4. Detach the wiring harness.
5. Remove the nut and disconnect the wiring harness locator.
6. Remove the nuts and the bolt. Position the power steering reservoir aside.
7. Remove the power steering pump bolts.
- Position the power steering pump and line aside.
8. NOTE: The left side bolt will come out with the generator.
Remove the upper generator bolts.
9. Remove the right front tire.
10. Remove the front fender splash shield.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the pin-type retainer.
3 Remove the front fender splash shield.
11. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.
12. Install the flywheel holding tool.
13. NOTE: The crankshaft pulley bolt has a reverse thread.
Remove the bolt and the crankshaft pulley.
14. Remove the screws and the generator splash shield.
15. Lower the generator to allow access to the electrical connectors.
1 Disconnect the crankshaft sensor.
2 Release the oxygen sensor connector locator from the bracket.
3 Remove the lower generator bolt.
16. Disconnect the regulator electrical connector.
17. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
1 Remove the B+ connector nut.
2 Disconnect the B+ connector and remove the generator.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Flywheel Holding Tool:
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
3. Remove the power steering hose bracket nut from the generator mounting bolt.
4. Detach the wiring harness.
5. Remove the nut and disconnect the wiring harness locator.
6. Remove the nuts and the bolt. Position the power steering reservoir aside.
7. Remove the power steering pump bolts.
- Position the power steering pump and line aside.
8. NOTE: The left side bolt will come out with the generator.
Remove the upper generator bolts.
9. Remove the right front tire.
10. Remove the front fender splash shield.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the pin-type retainer.
3 Remove the front fender splash shield.
11. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.
12. Install the flywheel holding tool.
13. NOTE: The crankshaft pulley bolt has a reverse thread.
Remove the bolt and the crankshaft pulley.
14. Remove the screws and the generator splash shield.
15. Lower the generator to allow access to the electrical connectors.
1 Disconnect the crankshaft sensor.
2 Release the oxygen sensor connector locator from the bracket.
3 Remove the lower generator bolt.
16. Disconnect the regulator electrical connector.
17. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
1 Remove the B+ connector nut.
2 Disconnect the B+ connector and remove the generator.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.