Right side. Lower part of engine. Right (pass) wheel must be removed.
Go to this page for step by step instructions
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/JHoop/2008-03-21_163837_alternator.pdf
where is the solenoid on a 2004 mercury sable
On a 2004 Mercury Sable : The battery is in the drivers side of the engine compartment at the front
Inside the alternator.
Yes
Yes, it does.
According to the 2004 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : The fuel tank capacity is ( 18.0 U.S. gallons )
Depending on which engine you have, an alternator could range from $140-195 (USD) at Autozone.com.
These model years / designs are very different from each other and the doors are not interchangeable.
According to the 2004 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
13.8 - 14.4 volts DC,13.82 with engine running and headlights on!
lower right front of the engine
Mounted on top and inside the fuel tank.