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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL)IGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONREMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PROBE 2.5L)
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Removal & Installation (Probe 2.5L)
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Removal & Installation (Probe 2.5L)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove fresh air duct nuts/bolts. Loosen spring clamp and slide air cleaner assembly forward. Remove fresh air duct. Disconnect distributor connectors. Remove distributor cap and gasket. Disconnect air duct from Volume Airflow (VAF) meter. Disconnect VAF meter connector.
- Remove fuel pressure regulator control solenoid from air cleaner, and position solenoid out of way. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove 2 distributor hold-down bolts and distributor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Set base ignition timing. See appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
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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.