1996 Mercury Sable window

320 [SV40800(ALL)02/95]Each 0.1 inch difference in surface height
between the front and the rear wheels
corresponds to0.053Ê ofsurface slope; each0.19Ê
of surface slope corresponds to 0.36 inches
difference in surface height between the front
and rear wheels.
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Replacing the High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
[SV40830(ALL)04/95]
If you have the sedan, your vehicle has a
brakelamp mounted in the rear window, called a
high-mount brakelamp. The wagon has a
high-mount brakelamp on the outside. You may
need to remove this lamp to replace the
brakelamp bulb.
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Parts of the high-mount brakelamp (sedan)
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Sedan
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To remove the brakelamp:
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1. Remove the package tray trim.
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2. Push the attachment toward the rear
window.
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3. Slide the brakelamp up and away from the
rear window to remove it from the tabs that
hold it down.
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4. Disconnect the bulbs.
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To install the brakelamp:
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1. Install the bulbs.
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2. Position the brakelamp over the tab slots
and line up the tabs with the tab slots.
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3. Push down and toward the rear window to
engage the tabs.
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4. Push attachment toward the rear window
and line up the slot in the attachment with
the edge of the sheet metal hole.
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5. Release the attachment slot onto the sheet
metal hole.
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6. Replace the package tray trim.
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Wagon
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Parts of the high-mount brakelamp (wagon)
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350 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
engine compartment.......... 263
exterior................ 7
headlamps.............. 108
instrument panel............ 91
mirrors................ 154
plastic parts.............. 8
polishing................ 7
rustproofing.............. 8
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 108
washing................ 7
wheels................ 296
windows............... 105
Clock.................. 114
Cold engine starting............ 65
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 181
Console, description........... 156
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 276
drain and flush............ 281
preparing for storage......... 334
refill capacities............ 281
specifications............. 331
temperature gauge........... 84
Cooling fan............... 256
Cruise control (see Speed control)..... 120
Cupholder(s).............. 157
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 238
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 238
D
Daytime running light system...... 107
Defrost
rear window and side view mirrors. . . 104
windshield............ 95,102
Dispute Settlement Board........ 239
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358 Index
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors................ 153
moon roof.............. 143
seats................. 148
windows............... 141
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 202
fluid, checking and adding....... 301
fluid, refill capacity.......... 329
fluid, specifications.......... 331
servicing............... 202
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 172
Rear window
defroster............... 104
washer................ 105
washer reservoir........... 284
Refill capacities for fluids........ 329
Relays................. 304
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 135
locking/unlocking doors........ 134
panic alarm.............. 135
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 137
replacing the batteries......... 136
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 32
head................. 145
infant................. 32
Roadside assistance........... 235
Roadside emergencies.......... 217
Roof rack................ 163
Rotating the tires............ 291
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362 Index
V
Vanity mirror.............. 155
Variable interval wipers......... 117
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control
Information) decal........... 326
Vehicle storage............. 332
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)....... 94,101
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 273
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 154
W
Wagon
cargo cover.............. 162
cargo net............... 162
liftgate window wiper and washer . . . 105
luggage rack............. 163
Warm engine, starting........... 65
Warning chimes
headlamps on.............. 79
safety belt............... 75
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 73
Warranties, radio............ 190
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir......... 284
reservoir............... 283
warning light.............. 88
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 209
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 230
covers................ 229
lug nuts............... 227
ornaments.............. 225
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Index 363
Windows
liftgate window............ 159
one-touch down........... 142
power windows, operating...... 141
rear, defrosting............ 104
Windshield, defrosting......... 95,102
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid....... 283
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 285
liftgate reservoir........... 284
low washer fluid light.......... 88
operation.............. 116
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