2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Quick Links Introduction Master DTC Chart Specifications Metrics Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas Acronyms Alphabetical Index Table of Contents 1: General Information 00: Service Information 2: Chassis 04: Suspension 05: Driveline 06: Brake System 11: Steering System 3: Powertrain 03: Engine 07: Automatic Transmission 08: Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case 09: Exhaust System 10: Fuel System 4: Electrical 12: Climate Control System
13: Instrumentation and Warning Systems 14: Battery and Charging System 15: Audio Systems 17: Lighting 18: Electrical Distribution 19: Electronic Feature Group 5: Body and Paint 01: Body 02: Frame and Mounting
SECTION 100-00: Service Information 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 04/27/2012 Symbols Glossary Symbols are used inside the graphics and in the text area to enhance the information. Movement Symbols Movement symbols provide detailed information to a required component movement. These component movements can be rotational or 1-3 dimensional movements. Item Description 1 Minor component movement clockwise/counterclockwise 2 Major component movement clockwise/counterclockwise 3 Component movement to the left/right/up/down 4 Component movement towards/away 5 3 dimensional component movement 6 2 dimensional component movement 7 3 dimensional component rotation 8 3 dimensional component cycling Turn Symbols Turn symbols are used to provide further information on the direction or angle of component turns. 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 1
Item Description 1 Turn the component clockwise through 45° 2 Turn the component counterclockwise through 45° 3 Turn the component clockwise through 90° 4 Turn the component counterclockwise through 90° 5 Turn the component clockwise through 180° 6 Turn the component counterclockwise through 180° 7 Turn the component clockwise through 2 complete turns 8 Turn the component counterclockwise through 2 complete turns Steering Wheel Symbols Steering wheel symbols are used to provide further information to a required steering wheel position or steering column lock status. 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 2
Item Description 1 Steering wheel in straight ahead position 2 Steering coock locked 3 Steering column lock unlocked 4 Turn the steering wheel to the 90° left position 5 Turn the steering wheel to the 90° right position 6 Turn the steering wheel to the left-hand end position 7 Turn the steering wheel to the right-hand end position Body Types Body type symbols are used to identify different body configurations. 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 3
Item Description 1 3, 4, 5-door body style 2 Wagon body style 3 Sport utility vehicle body style 4 Coupe body style 5 Convertible body style 6 Van body style 7 3, 4, 5-door body style - Top ew 8 Wagon body style - Top View 9 Underbody view 10 Right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle 11 Left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle Gearshift lever and selector lever position symbols Gearshift lever and selector lever position symbols are used to show the lever position that is required to be selected to carry out a procedure step. 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 4
Item Description 1 Replaced by symbol 9 2 Replaced by symbol 10 3 Replaced by symbol 11 4 Replaced by symbol 12 5 Replaced by symbol 12 6 Replaced by symbol 14 7 Replaced by symbol 15 8 Replaced by symbol 16 9 Set the selector lever to the park (P) position 10 Set the selector lever to the reverse ( R ) position 11 Set the selector lever to the neutral (N) position 12 Set the selector lever to the drive (D) position 13 Set the selector lever to the drive (S) position 14 Set the selector lever to the drive (M) position 15 Set the selector lever to the drive (-) position 16 Set the selector lever to the drive (+) position 17 Set the gearshift lever to the neutral (N) position 18 Further gearshift lever positions that may appear in Illustrations Screwdriver symbols 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 5
The screwdriver symbols are used to show which screwdriver bit is recommended to carry out a procedure step. Item Description 1 Screwdriver 2 Cross bladed screwdriver 3 Flat-bladed screwdriver 4 Hexagonal screwdriver 5 TORX screwdriver Pliers Symbols The plier symbols are used to show which pliers is recommended to carry out a procedure step. 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 6
Item Description 1 Combination pliers 2 Side cutter pliers 3 Securing ring - inner 4 Securing ring - outer 5 Hose clamp pliers 6 Locking pliers 7 Long nose pliers Drill Symbols The drill symbols are used to show which type and size of drill bit is recommended to carry out a procedure step. 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 7
Item Description 1 Drill bit with a specified diameter 2 Hole saw with a specified diameter 3 Stepped drill bit with a specified diameter 4 Tap with a specified diameter 5 Die with a specified diameter 6 Scraper for circular holes 7 Scraper for straight edges Cutting Tool Symbols The cutting tool symbols are used to show which type of cutting tool is recommended to carry out a procedure step. 2013 Taurus Workshop Manual Symbols Glossary 8
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