Just unclamp hoses, pull them off, and put a new one on.
Bottom front of engine.
I looked at the Mercury Villager Owner Guides from ( 1996 , 1999 , and 2002 ) With engine oil filter change : Each Owner Guide shows ( 4.2 U.S. quarts )
You need to remove the instrument cluster.
u dont u are suppose to leave it alone lol.
Purchase a Purolator Cabin Filter. It comes with complete instructions.
There are two.
1999-2002 Villager or Nissan Quest.
Plug in a scan tool.
1999 - 2002.
After looking at the ( 1996 , 1999 , and 2002 ) Mercury Villager Owner Guides : The fuel tank capacity is ( 20.0 U.S. gallons / 75.7 liters )
Sitting right on top of the engine.
If it is defective it will need to be replaced.