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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1990COUGAR/XR7 V6-232 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1990 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8L
Steering Control Module: Service and Repair
1990 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8LSECTION Service and Repair
With Anti-Lock Brakes
1. Turn ignition switch Off.
2. Locate module tray in luggage compartment, behind LH rear seat.
3. Disengage push-pin on LH side of tray, then swing tray down.
4. Release locking tabs retaining control module to tray, then remove control module.
5. Disconnect electrical connector from module.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
Less Anti-Lock Brakes
1. Turn ignition switch Off.
2. Locate module tray in luggage compartment, behind LH rear seat under package tray.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from module.
4. Unscrew two plastic rivets on sides of module, then pull down rivet and head assembly from module.
5. Remove control module from mounting bracket.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
1. Turn ignition switch Off.
2. Locate module tray in luggage compartment, behind LH rear seat.
3. Disengage push-pin on LH side of tray, then swing tray down.
4. Release locking tabs retaining control module to tray, then remove control module.
5. Disconnect electrical connector from module.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
Less Anti-Lock Brakes
1. Turn ignition switch Off.
2. Locate module tray in luggage compartment, behind LH rear seat under package tray.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from module.
4. Unscrew two plastic rivets on sides of module, then pull down rivet and head assembly from module.
5. Remove control module from mounting bracket.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
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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.