1997 Ford Contour Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Component Locator: Grounds

GROUNDS

Component Component Location
G100 Under battery, attached to battery support. See Figure .
G101 At left front of side engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure .
G102 At right front side of engine compartment, near headlight. See Figure .
G103 At right rear side of engine compartment, behind power steering reservoir. See Figure .
G301 Behind bottom of right kick panel. See Figure .
G303 At front of left kick panel, under carpet. See Figure .
G304 At front of right front rocker panel. See Figure .
G305 Behind bottom of right kick panel. See Figure .
G306 Behind bottom of right kick panel. See Figure .
G309 At base of right "C" pillar. See Figure .
G401 At left rear side of luggage compartment, under plastic panel. See Figure .
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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.

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