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I just replaced the alternator on my 99 Mercury Tracer. The guy at the auto parts store quickly showed us how to do it ourselves (saving us the price of a mechanic) Ask them at the store to show you which, but after disconnecting the battery, there is a plate on top of the alternator that you can take off and get out of the way. There are 2 bolts on the side to remove, and you loosen the tensioner that holds the belt tight by pushing it forward. After all that, carefully life the alternator out. It's a tight fit, but fortunately, these are accessible from the top rather than needing to get under the car. It takes some muscle to get the bolts loosened, but it's do-able. Then, obviously, reverse the process as you put the new alternator in. They told us the biggest thing to watch for is your radiator hose right in the front. It's easy to accidentally lean on it as you're working and break it.
I'm a female and was able to do most of the work myself, calling my husband in for some extra strength. Neither of us are very experienced with working on cars, so I'd say this is a fairly easy task.
Good luck!
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Why would the battery light be on on a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
Needs new alternator.
What is a fair price to pay to change an alternator in a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
150$ to 200$
How many spark plugs does a 1998 Mercury Tracer have?
The 98 Tracer has four plugs
How much oil does a 1998 mercury tracer take?
The 1998 Mercury Tracer owners manual shows : 4.0 quarts ( 3.8 liters ) with oil filter change
Is a 98 Mercury Tracer a contact motor?
Yes , the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder in a 1998 Mercury Tracer is an interference engine
Where is the horn on 1998 mercury tracer?
In the middle of your steering wheel.
What is the firing order for 1998 Mercury tracer?
According to the 1998 Mercury Tracer owners manual the firing order for the 2.0 liter SOHC engine is ( 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 )
What is the gas tank size on a 98 Mercury Tracer?
According to the 1998 Mercury Tracer Owner Guide : ( 48.5 litres / 12.8 U.S. gallons )
How do you put an engine belt on a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
you put it in the car
What size bulb to use for the headllight 98 mercury tracer?
According to the 1998 Mercury Tracer owners manual : ( # 9007 ) aero high and low beam
Where are the cooling fan relays in a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
On a 1998 Mercury Tracer, the cooling fan relays are located in an engine compartment box. The compartment box should be labeled 'Cooling Fan 40 amp.'
Where is speed sensor located on 1998 mercury tracer?
A speed sensor on a 1998 Mercury Tracer is located on the transmission housing of the vehicle. It is placed on top in a secure location to safely measure the speed the transaxle spins.
