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2001 MERCURY COUGAR

2.5L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor587 Torque5944 Fluid6 DTC724 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

cooling

Cooling Fan Motor Torque Specs

for 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V6 · FWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Electrical Connector

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Fan Motor Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Hose Clamps

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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