Mercury 1996 Cougar Owner's Manual page 275

Checking and Replacing Fuses
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
1. Find the fuse panel underneath the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering
column.
2. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse should be replaced.
The side view of a fuse
3. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following chart.)
To remove the fuse use the pulling tool
attached to the inside cover of the fuse
panel. There are also four spare fuses
attached to the cover.
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