991 CAPRI SHOPMANUAL FPS-12186-91 Copyright © 1990, Ford Motor Co. Litho in U.S.A. March,1990 www.techcapri.
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Important safety Notice Appropriate service methods and proper repair procedures are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as the per sonal safety Of the Individual doing the work. This Shop Manual provides general directions for accomplishing service and repair work with tested, effective techniQues. Following them will help assure reliability.
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Foreword ThiS 1991 Car Shop Manual provides information covering normal service, repairs, and maintenance for Body, Chassis, Electrical, powertrain, Mainte nance and Lubrication systems for 1991 Capri passenger cars manufac tured in Australia. This manual is organized into Groups covering general systems. Within each Group, the information is further divided into Sections. There is one Section for each component or sub-system.
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Table of Contents Group Index Auxiliary Equipment ....................................35 Body Shell, Exterior Trim and Underbody ..................47 Brakes ................................................12 Charging system .......................................31 Cooling System ........................................27 Doors, Hood and Luggage compartment Door ..............44 Engines, Gasoline .......................................21 Exhaust System ........................................
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Table of contents Section Index A/C-Heater System, Manual ............................36-41 AIC and Refrigerant System-service ...................36-32 Air Cleaner and Duct Systems ..........................24-41 Alternator - Integral Regulator-External Fan TYpe .......31-17 Antennas ...........................................35-10 Ash Receptacles and Cigar Lighter ......................35-40 Batteries ...........................................31-02 Body ..............................................
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Table of Contents Section Index Emission Control Identification I Application .................1 Emission System Description, operation and Component location ..................................3 Engine Coolant Temperature Indicating System ..........33-25 Engine, Gasoline-Service .............................21-01 Engine, 1.6l ........................................ .21-10 Engine Supplement .....................................4 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System ........................
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Table of contents Section Index Inlet Air Control (lAC) System .............................10 Instrument Cluster ...................................33-Q1 Instrument panel and Glove compartment ..............45-61 lamps, Interior ......................................32-60 lamps-parking, Rear and Marker ......................32-20 lubrication pOints and lubricant Specifications ...........10-03 luggage Compartment-Door; Hinge, latch, lock and weatherstrip ..............................44-10 Mirror; Inside .
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Table of Contents Section Index Steering Pump, Power ................................13-51 Steering-Service ....................................13-01 suspension, Front ....................................14-10 Suspension, Rear .....................................14-32 Suspension-Service ..................................14-01 Tachometer .........................................33-11 Throttle linkage .....................................24-60 Transaxle, Automatic 4EAT .............................
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10-01-1 GROUP IDENTIFICATION CODES SECTION TITLE PAGE HOISTING, JACKING AND TOWING ..•.......•.....•.••........ 10-04-1 IDENTIFICATION CODES ......•.•.....•.......••..............•.•.. 10·01-1 10 SECTION TITLE PAGE LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS ....••...............••......••...•.•.••....•••.... 10-03-1 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ..................................... 10-02-1 SECTION 10-01 Identification Codes SUBJECT PAGE DESCRIPTION Official Vehicle Identification Number ...........
Identification Codes 10-01-2 DESCRIPTION (Continued) The Vehicle Certification Label also contains a 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This number is used for warranty identification of the vehicle and indicates: manufacturer, type of restraint system, vehicle line, model series, body type, engine, model year, and consecutive unit number.
10-01-3 Identification Codes 10-01-3 DESCRIPTION (Continued) LINE, SERIES, BODY TYPE FOR PASSENGER CARS (YIN POSITION 6 AND 7) 6MPCT I!!l Z4M8600001 VIN Code Line Series Body1\tpe Body Code 01 03 Mercury Merciry Capri Capri XR2 2 Dr. Convertible 2 Dr. Convertible BH FF C'i4005-A ENGINE CODES (VIN POSITION 8) 6MPCT01 00 4M8600001 Displacement VINCode Z 6 Liter CID Cyllndeta Fuel Manufacturer 1.6 DOHC EFI 1.
Identification Codes 10-01-4 10-01-4 DESCRIPTION (Continued) BODY TYPE CODES RADIO TYPE CODES EA EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS BODY I I BH A TVR I MLDG. EA EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS INt TRIM ITAPEIRISIAXI DE H W 4 BH VIN Code Line 01 03 Mercury Mercury BH FF Serlea Capri Capri XR2 A Body~pe Code 2 Dr.
10-01-5 Identification Codes 10-01-5 DESCRIPTION (Continued) Copyright © 1990, Ford Motor Co. www.techcapri.
10-02-1 Scheduled Maintenance 10-02-1 SECTION 10-02 Scheduled Maintenance SUBJECT PAGE DESCRIPTION Maintenance Schedules ......................................... 10-02·3 Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal ................................................................. 10-02·1 SUBJECT PAGE VEHICLE APPLICATION ............................................. 10-02-1 VEHICLE APPLICATION Capri.
Scheduled Maintenance 10-02-2 10-02-2 DESCRIPTION (Continued) VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ~ FORD MOTOR COMPANY VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM s: UT II CHECK VALVE TH~S VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED W~TH ELECTROt>lIC FUEL It>lJECTIOt>l IDLE MIXTURE. COLD ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND. COLD Et>lGINE FUEL ENRICHMENT ARE t>lOT ADJUSTABLE 2 WAY VALVE) •• SET PARKIt>lG BRAKE AND BLOCK WHEELS.
Scheduled Maintenance 10-02-3 DESCRIPTION (Continued) Maintenance Schedules CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A Follow this Schedule if your driving habits MAINLY include one or more of the following conditions: • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures remain below freezing. • Operating in severe dust conditions. • Operating during hot weather, in stop-and-go "rush hour" traffic. • Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
10-02-4 10-02-4 Scheduled Maintenance DESCRIPTION (Continued) CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE B Follow maintenance Schedule B if, generally, you drive your vehicle on a daily basis for more than 10 miles (16 km) and NONE OF THE UNIQUE DRIVING CONDITIONS SHOWN IN SCHEDULE A APPLY TO YOUR DRIVING HABITS. SERVICE INTERVAL Perform at the months or distances shown, whichever comes first. Miles x 1000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.
10-03-1 10-03-1 Lubrication Points and Lubricant Specifications SECTION 10-03 Lubrication Points and Lubricant Specifications SUBJECT PAGE LUBRICATION ........................................................... 10-03·1 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 10-03·3 SUBJECT PAGE VEHICLE APPLICATION ............................................. 10·03·1 VEHICLE APPLICATION Capri. LUBRICATION The illustration shows typical chassis and engine lubrication points.
10-03-2 10-03-2 Lubrication Points and Lubricant Specifications LUBRICATION (Continued) Turbocharged Engine Shown, Naturally Aspirated Engine Typical IIm~"uOOOo~~[ MoIoro8ft FULL HOT FULL COLD BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER OIL FILTER COAT GASKET WITH ENGINE OIL REPLACE AT RECOMMENDED INTERVAL ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK WITH VEHICLE PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND MAINTAIN OIL LEVEL IN THIS RANGE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK CHECK WITH TRANSAXLE IN "PARK" poweR STEERING PUMP DIPSTICK FLUID SHOULD BE IN THE FULL COLD OR FUL
10-03-3 10-03-3 Lubrication Points and Lubricant Specifications SPECIFICATIONS LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Description Part Name Ford Part Number Ford Specification Hinges, Hinge Checks and Pivots Hood Latch and Auxiliary Catch Parking Brake Cable Multi·Purpose Grease Spray 07AZ·19584·AA ESR-M1C159·A Transaxle Linkage Multi·Purpose Grease Spray or Long-Li fe Lubricant 07AZ·19584·AA C1AZ·19590·BA ESR-M1 C159-A ESA·M1C175-B Lock Cylinders Door Latches Lock Lubricant D8AZ·19587·AA ES13-M2C20-
10-04-1 10-04-1 Hoisting, Jacking and Towing SECTION 10-04 Hoisting, Jacking and Towing SUBJECT PAGE HOISTING AND JACKING Hoisting ••••.•••••••.••••.••••.•.•.•.•.•..•••...•.............•.......... 10-04-2 Jacking ••••.•••••••.•••••••••.•...•..•..•••................•••...•..•... 10-04-1 TOWING Front- T-Hook Procedure ..................................... 10-04-5 Rear-T·Hook Procedure ...................................... 10-04·6 PAGE SUBJECT TOWING (Cont'd.) Towing Precautions ......................
10-04-2 Hoisting, Jacking and Towing 10-04-2 HOISTING AND JACKING (Continued) FRONT JACK POSITION: AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE MOUNT CROSSMEMBER JACKSTAND POSITIONS: ON BOTH SIDE SILLS (FRONT) REAR JACK POSITION: AT THE CENTER OF THE REAR CROSSMEMBER JACKSTAND POSITIONS: ON BOTH SIDE SILLS (REAR) V4109-A Hoisting When hoisting a vehicle. always position lifting pads so that they are in contact with the side sills. Never allow the vehicle to be lifted by the trailing links.
10-04-3 10-04-3 Hoisting, Jacking and Towing HOISTING AND JACKING (Continued) FRONT REAR On both side sills On both side sills TOWING Towing Precautions CAUTION: When either towing hooks or chains are used, always pull the cable or chain straight from the hook; do not apply any sideways force to it. To prevent damage, do not take up slack too quickly in the cable or chain. The rear towing hook should be used only in an emergency situation, (e.g.
10-04-4 HOisting, Jacking and Towing 10-04-4 TOWING (Continued) FRONT REAR On both side silis On both side sills Y3180-A Towing Procedures Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle during any towing operation. Laws and regulations applicable to vehicles in tow must always be observed. Release the parking brake and place the shift lever in NEUTRAL. Insert and turn the ignition key to unlock the steering column.
10-04-5 Hoisting, Jacking and Towing 10-04-5 TOWING (Continued) WOOD CROSSSEAM TOWING SLING MATERIAL - CROSSBEAM 1 ·4 x4 x 4 It. -2x4 LUMBER ACTUALLY MEASURES 1 112" x 3 1/2" 1 -4 x4 x Sit. -4 x4 LUMBER ACTUALLY MEASURES 3 112" x 3 112" Y412t-A Front-T-Hook Procedure CAUTION: Do not tow from the front with T-hooks or J-hooks under any circumstances. NOTE: It is recommended that the vehicle be towed with wheel lift equipment or flatbed equipment. If slingbelt equipment must be used.
Hoisting, Jacking and Towing 10-04-6 10-04-6 TOWING (Continued) Rear-T-Hook Procedure CAUTION: Do not tow with J-hooks under any circumstances. J-hooks will damage driveline and suspension components. NOTE: It is recommended the vehicle be towed with wheel lift equipment or flatbed equipment. If slingbelt equipment must be used. perform the following procedure. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not place 4x4 or slings under tailpipe. 1. Insert T-hook in tiedown bracket. 2.