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1989 Mercury Tracer Repair Question


Topics covered: Carpet, Fuel pump, Panel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 12, 2010

1989 Mercury Tracer fuel pump and fuel pump relay switch

1989 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 168,00 miles

My tracer will not start after installing a new fuel pump and I cannot find where the fuel pump relay switch is located. Please help!
Avatar Asked by losbozos

Answer

Replied on September 12, 2010

Under the dash at the top edge of the carpet.


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1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Pull rearward on the front edges of the center carpet panel and disengage the push pin retainers.
3. Remove attaching screw and carpet panel.
4. Disconnect the relay electrical connector.
5. Remove relay retaining bolt and the relay.
6. Reverse procedure to install.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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