FORD XA Falcon 500 and Fairmont Hardtop 1972-1973 Comprehensive Workshop Service Manual | PDF Download
FORD XA Falcon 500 and Fairmont Hardtop 1972-1973 Factory Workshop Manual PDF Download
FORD XA Falcon 500 and Fairmont Hardtop 1972-1973 Factory Workshop Manual PDF Download
This Ford Shop Manual is for the following Ford models manufactured between 1972 - 1973:
- Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
- Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
The following engines are covered by this Ford Shop Manual:
- 3.3L 6 Cylinder
- 4.1L 6 Cylinder
- 4.9L V8
- 5.8L V8
The following transmissions are covered by this Ford Shop Manual:
- Borg Warner Automatic Transmission
- C4 Automatic Transmission
- FMX Automatic Transmission
- 3 Speed Manual Transmission BW 199333
- 3 Speed Manual Transmission BW 199332 and 199331
- 4 Speed Manual Transmission RUG A.R. and RUG B.F.
Below is a detailed list of topics covered in this 700 plus page Ford Shop Manual:
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BRAKES
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Preliminary Tests
- Road Test
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Parking Brake Linkage Adjustment
- Hydraulic System Bleeding
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Disc Brake Trouble Symptoms and Possible Causes
- Drum Brake Trouble Symptoms and Possible Causes
- In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
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SUSPENSION
- Description & Operation
- Front Suspension
- Rear Suspension
- In-Car Adjustments &: Repairs
- Upper Ball Joint Replacement
- Upper Arm Shaft and/ or Bushing Replacement
- Stabilizer Replacement
- Lower Arm Strut and/or Bushing Replacement
- Removal & Installation-Front Spring
- Front Suspension Upper Arm
- Front Wheel Spindle Drum Brakes
- Front Wheel Spindle Disc Brakes
- Front Shock Absorber
- Rear Shock Absorber
- Rear Spring and/ or Bushing
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POWER STEERING
- Description & Operation
- Operation
- Power Steering Pump
- Flow Control Valve
- Pressure Relief Valve
- In-Car Adjustments & Repairs
- Pump Belt Tension Adjustment
- Power Steering Pump to Steering Box Hoses & Tubes
- Removal & Installation
- Power Steering Pump 6 Cylinder Engine, 8 Cylinder Engine
- Power Steering Pump Pulley
- Major Repair Operations
- Power Steering Gear - Disassembly
- Inspection & Overhaul of Component Assemblies
- Sector Shaft Assembly
- Piston Rack
- Worm Valve & Sleeve Assembly
- Reassembly
- Setting Preloads on Steering Gear
- Fitment of Steering Gear to Vehicle
- STEERING COLUMN AND LINKAGES
- Description
- In-car Adjustments
- Steering Column Removal & Replacement
- Major Repair Operations
- Ignition Lock Replacement
- Steering Linkage Repair
- Pitman Arm Replacement Manual and Power Steering
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STEERING GEAR
- Description
- In-Car Adjustments & Repairs
- Steering Gear Worm & Sector Adjustments
- Removal & Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Steering Gear Disassembly
- Steering Gear Assembly
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WHEELS AND TYRES
- Description & Operation
- Front Wheel - Rear Wheel..
- In-Car Adjustments & Repairs
- Removal & Installation
- Major Repair Operations
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REAR AXLES
- Identification, Description and Operation
- Diagnosis and Testing
- In-Car Adjustment and Repair
- Rear Axle Overhaul - All models
- Removal and Installation of Rear Axle Housing-All
- Differential Assembly Overhaul - Integral Carrier Conventional
- Differential Assembly Overhaul Integral Carrier Limited Slip Differential
- Differential Assembly Overhaul-Removable Carrier Traction Lock Axle
- Specifications
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DRIVELINE
- Description and Operation
- Trouble Diagnosis
- Replacement
- Removal
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CLUTCH
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Diagnosis Guide-Clutch
- Flywheel Housing Alignment
- Inspection
- Correction
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Release Bearing
- Pressure Plate and Cover
- Clutch Disc
- Pilot Bushing
- In car Adjustments and Repairs
- Reservoir Topping-Up
- Bleeding the Clutch
- Removal and Installation
- Hydraulic System Repairs
- Clutch Operating Cylinder Disassembly
- Assembly
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- General Transmission Service
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Gear Shift Linkage Adjustment
- Rear Seal Replacement
- Rear Bushing and Seal Replacement
- Cleaning and Inspection
- 3 SPEED PARTIALLY SYNCHRONISED MANUAL SHIFT TRANSMISSION SERIES BW 199333
- Description and Operation
- In-Car Adjustments Gear Shift Linkage Adjustment
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- 3 SPEED FULLY SYNCHRONISED MANUAL SHIFT TRANSMISSION SERIES BW 199332 & 199331
- Description and Operation
- In-Car Adjustments Gear Shift Linkage Adjustment
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- 4-SPEED FULLY SYNCHRONIZED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Description and Operation
- In-Car Adjustments Gear Shift Linkage Adjustment
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Disassembly
- Parts Repair or Replacement
- Gear Shift Lever
- Synchronizers
- Input Shaft Bearing
- Countershaft Gear Bearings
- Assembly
- Specifications
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- BORG-WARNER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Description and operation
- Torque converter
- Transmission
- Control system
- Hydraulic circuits and power flow
- Diagnosis and testing
- In car adjustments
- Table of shift speeds
- Cleaning and inspection
- Removal and installation
- Major repair operations
- C4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Description and operation
- Torque converter
- Transmission
- Control system
- Hydraulic circuits and power flow
- Diagnosis and testing
- In car adjustments
- Table of shift speeds
- Cleaning and inspection
- Removal and installation
- Major repair operations
- FMX AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Cleaning and Inspection Description
- In-Car Adjustment and Repairs
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Specifications
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ENGINES
- GENERAL ENGINE SERVICE
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Diagnosis Guide
- Camshaft Lobe Lift
- Compression Test
- Manifold Vacuum Test
- Hydraulic Valve Lifters Tests
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation System Test
- Crankshaft End Play
- Flywheel Run out-Automatic Transmission
- Flywheel Ring Gear Run out
- Camshaft End Play
- Timing Chain Deflection
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Valve Clearance-Hydraulic Valve Lifters, Six cylinder engines
- Valve Clearance-Hydraulic Valve Lifters V8 engines
- Valve Rocker Arm· and / or Shaft Assembly
- Push Rods
- Valves
- Camshaft
- Crankshaft
- Pistons, Pins and Rings
- Cylinder Block
- Flywheel Ring Gear-Manual Shift
- Transmission
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Intake Manifold
- Exhaust Manifold
- Valve Rocker Arm and/or Shaft Assembly
- Push Rods
- Cylinder Heads
- Hydraulic Valve Lifters
- Timing Chain and Sprockets
- Camshaft
- Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Sleeve
- Crankshaft
- Flywheel-Manual Shift Transmission
- Flywheel-Automatic Transmission
- Connecting Rods
- Pistons, Pins and Rings
- Main and Connecting Rod Bearings
- Cylinder Block
- Oil Pan
- Oil Pump
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
- 200, 250 CID SIX CYLINDER ENGINES
- Description and Operation
- Manifolds
- Cylinder Head
- Cylinder Block
- Valve Train
- Lubrication System
- Crankcase Ventilation
- Cooling System
- In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Engine Supports
- Manifolds Remove and Replace 250 2 V
- Exhaust Manifold
- Valve Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly
- Cylinder Head
- Valve Spring Retainer and Stem Seal Replacement
- Cylinder Front Cover and Timing Chain
- Camshaft
- Camshaft Rear Bearing Bore Plug Replacement
- Hydraulic Valve Lifter
- Main and Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement
- Pistons and Connecting Rods
- Flywheel
- Clutch Pilot Bushing Replacement
- Oil Filter Replacement
- Oil Pan
- Oil Pump
- Engine Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Crankshaft
- Camshaft Bearing Replacement
- Cylinder Assembly Replacement
- Cylinder Block Replacement
- Engine Disassembly
- Engine Assembly
- 302-351 CID V8 ENGINES
- Description
- In Vehicle Adjustments and Repairs
- Engine Front Supports
- Engine Rear Supports
- Valve Clearance Checking Procedure
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover and Rocker Arm
- Intake Manifold
- Exhaust Manifold
- Crankcase Ventilation System
- Cylinder Heads
- Valve Spring, Retainer and Stem Seal
- Water Pump
- Front Oil Seal
- Cylinder Front Cover and Timing Chain
- Camshaft
- Camshaft Rear Bearing Bore Plug
- Valve Lifter
- Valve Lifter Disassembly
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
- Main Bearings
- Connecting Rod Bearings
- Pistons and Connecting Rods
- Flywheel
- Clutch Pilot Bushing
- Oil Filter
- Oil Pan
- Oil Pump
- Engine Removal and Installation
- Removal
- Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Crankshaft
- Camshaft Bearings
- Cylinder Assembly Replacement
- Cylinder Block Replacement
- Engine Disassembly and Assembly
- SPECIFICATIONS
-
IGNITION SYSTEM
- GENERAL IGNITION SYSTEM SERVICE
- Diagnosis and Testing
- General Information
- Ignition System Tests-Conventional
- Test Equipment
- Distributor Checks
- Distributor Tests-Dwell Tester
- Distributor Tests-Distributor Tester
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Breaker Points and Condenser
- Ignition Timing
- Spark Plug Wire Replacement
- Spark Plugs
- Resistance Wire Replacement
- 3 Cleaning and Inspection
- Spark Plugs
- Distributors
- Secondary Wiring
- Coil
- Distributor Cap
- Rotor
- Distributor Vacuum Advance Control Valve
- DUAL ADVANCE DISTRIBUTORS BOSCH 6 and 8 Cyl. Models
- Description and Operation
- 2 In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Breaker Point and Condenser Replacement
- Removal and Installation
- Removal
- Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Bench Disassembly
- Bench Assembly
- DUAL ADVANCE DISTRIBUTORS MOTORCRAFT
- Description and Operation
- In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Vacuum Diaphragm Replacement
- Cam and Centrifugal Advance Mechanism
- Replacement
- 3 Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- Bench Disassembly
- Bench Assembly
- Specifications
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FUEL SYSTEM
- GENERAL FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Diagnosis
- Fuel Tank and Lines Diagnosis Guide
- Carburetor Diagnosis Guide
- Tests
- Fuel Pump Tests
- Carburetor Tests
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Throttle Linkage Adjustments
- Accelerator Pedal Idle Height Adjustment
- Throttle Linkage Repair
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Carburetors
- Fuel Pump
- Air Cleaner
- STROMBERG CARBURETOR BV2- 200, 250 6 CYLINDER ENGINES
- DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
- Description
- Operation
- IN VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS AND REP AIRS
- Carburetor Adjustments
- Initial Idle Speed Adjustment
- Idle Limiter Cap Replacement
- Carburetor Repairs
- REMOVAL, MAJOR REPAIR OPERATIONS AND INSTALLATION
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Assembly
- STROMBERG CARBURETOR - WW SERIES 250 CID 2 V - 302 CID ENGINES
- Description and Operation
- Description
- Operation
- In vehicle Adjustments and Repairs
- Carburetor Adjustments
- Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustment
- Idle Limiter Cap Replacement
- Major Repair Operations
- Carburetor Repairs
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Final Assembly
- MOTORCRAFT MODEL 2100 - D 2V CARBURETOR
- Description and Operation
- 2 Common Adjustments & Repairs
- Idle Speed Adjustment
- Idle Limiter Cap Replacement
- 3 Major Repairs Operations
- MOTOR CRAFT MODEL 4300 4-V CARBURETOR
- DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
- Description
- Operations
- Fuel Inlet System
- Idle Fuel Supply System
- Primary Main Fuel Metering System
- Accelerating Pump System
- Power Fuel Supply System
- Secondary Main Fuel Metering System
- Automatic Choke System
- IN-CAR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS
- Idle Speed Adjustment
- Idle Limiter Cap Replacement
- MAJOR REPAIR OPERATIONS
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Air Horn
- Main Body
- Throttle Body
- Assembly
- Throttle Body
- Air Horn
- Air Horn to Main Body
- FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Fuel Pump Removal
- Fuel Pump Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- AC Fuel Pump - 6-Cylinder Engines
- Carter Permanently Sealed Fuel Pumps
- AIR CLEANERS
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
- Air Cleaner Maintenance
- Removal
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Installation
- FUEL TANK AND LINES
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
- Filler Pipe
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Lines
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COOLING SYSTEM
- GENERAL COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Trouble Diagnosis Guide
- Cooling System Pressure Test
- Thermostat Tests
- Maintenance
- Coolant-Cleaning Cooling System
- Draining and Filling the Cooling System
- Fan Drive Belts
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Drive Belts
- Fan Replacement
- Fan Drive Belt Replacement
- Radiator Hose Replacement
- Thermostat Replacement
- WATER PUMP
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
- Six Cylinder Engines
- V8 Engines
- Major Repair Operations
- Six Cylinder Engines
- V8 Engines
- Fan Drive Clutch
- RADIATOR
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
- GENERAL EXHAUST SYSTEM SERVICE
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Common Adjustment and Repairs
- Cleaning and Inspection
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EXHAUST PIPES, MUFFLERS
- Description
- Removal and Installation
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CHARGING SYSTEM
- GENERAL CHARGING SYSTEM SERVICE
- Diagnosis
- Battery Low in Charge, Headlights Dim at Idle
- Charge Indicator Light Stays On
- Lights and Fuses Fail Prematurely Short Battery Life
- Alternator Noisy
- Warning Light Flickers
- Testing
- Alternator Test
- Testing the Alternator System
- Battery Tests and Conclusions
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Belt Adjustment
- Cleaning and Inspection
- BOSCH ALTERNATOR
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- LUCAS ALTERNATOR
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- ALTERNATOR REGULATOR - BOSCH
- Description and Operation
- In-Car Adjustment and Tests
- LUCAS ALTERNATOR REGULATOR
- Description and Operation
- In-Car Adjustment and Tests
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STARTING SYSTEM
- FORD STARTING SYSTEM
- Description and Operation
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Removal and Installation
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Major Repair Operations
- BOSCH STARTING SYSTEM 250, 302, 351 2V
- Description and Operation
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
- LUCAS STARTING SYSTEM
- Removal and Installation
- Major Repair Operations
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LIGHTING
- GENERAL LIGHTING SYSTEM, HORNS AND INSTRUMENT SERVICE
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Light Trouble Diagnosis Guide
- Instrument Trouble Diagnosis Guide
- Horn Trouble Diagnosis Guide
- Turn Indicator Trouble Diagnosis Guide
- Windshield Wiper Trouble Diagnosis Guide
- Headlight Switch and Beam Selector Switch
- Test
- Constant Voltage Regulator Test
- Fuel Gauge and Fuel Level Sending Unit Test
- Temperature Gauge Test
- Oil Pressure Indicator Light Test
- Charge Indicator Light Test
- Speedometer Tests
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Horn Adjustment
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Two Speed Wiper Motor
- LIGHTING SYSTEM AND HORNS
- Description and Operation
- Headlights
- Horns
- In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Headlight Alignment
- Headlight Adjustment
- Back-Up Light Adjustment
- Removal and Installation
- Headlights
- Parking Light
- Tail, Stop, and Back-Up Light Bulbs
- License Plate Light
- Dome Light
- Instrument Lights
- Horns
- Horn Switch
- Gear Selector Quadrant Light
- SWITCHES, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, AND FUSES
- Description and Operation
- Headlight Switch
- Fuse Panel
- Mechanical Stop Light Switch
- Reversing Light Switch
- Removal and Installation
- Headlight Switch
- Headlight Beam Selector Switch
- Stop Light Switch
- Dome Light Switch
- Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder
- Windshield Wiper Switch
- Neutral Start Switch
- Back-Up Light Switch
- INSTRUMENTS
- Description and Operation
- Gauges
- Constant Voltage Regulator
- Fuel Gauge.
- Temperature Gauge
- Charge Indicator Light
- Oil Pressure Indicator Light
- Turn Indicator
- Speedometer
- Brake Warning Lamp
- In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Windshield Wiper Blade Adjustment
- Removal and Installation
- Instrument Cluster
- Fuel, Temperature Gauges
- Printed Instrument Circuit
- Fuel Sending Unit
- Temperature Sending Unit
- Oil Pressure Switch
- Turn Indicator Switch
- Turn Indicator Flasher
- Speedometer and Tachometer
- Speedometer Cable
- Windshield Wiper Motor
- Wiper Pivot Shaft and Link
- Major Repair Operations
- Disassembly-Permanent Magnet Type Two-Speed Electric Wiper Motor
- Inspecting and Testing Disassembled Motor
- Testing and Assembled Motor
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VENTILATING, HEATING, AIR COND AND ACCESSORIES
- Description and Operation
- Ventilating System
- Heating System
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Ventilating and Heating Trouble Diagnosis Guide
- Loose Motor Fan Test
- Blower Switch Test
- Plugged Heater Core Test
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Ventilating System
- Heating System
- Control Adjustments
- Blower Motor Electrical Circuit
- Heater Hose Routing
- Heater Hose Replacement
- Bleeding Air From Heater Core
- Removal and Installation
- Heater - Assembly Removal
- Heater - Assembly Installation
- AIR CONDITIONING
- Description and Operation
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Controls position and operation
- Sight glass
- Magnetic clutch test
- Receiver dryer test
- Compressor seal leak test
- Refrigerant leaks
- Compressor oil level check
- Safety Precautions
- Adjustments
- Discharging the system
- Evacuation
- Recharging
- Major Repairs
- Removal & installation
- Compressor
- Clutch bearing
- Specifications
- Operating instructions
- RADIO & RADIO TAPE PLAYER
- Description
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Removal and Installation
- Tape Player
-
BODY, DOORS AND WINDOWS
- GENERAL BODY SERVICE
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Dust and Water Leaks
- Common Adjustments and Repairs
- Body Sealers and Application
- Body Alignment
- Paint Refinishing
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Hoisting
- Door Wind lace and Seals
- FRONT SHEET METAL, BUMPERS, EXTERIOR MOLDINGS
- In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Hood Adjustments .
- Hood Lock Adjustments
- Removal and Installation
- Hood Hinge
- Radiator Grille
- Front Bumper
- Rear Bumper
- Exterior Moldings
- Instrument Panel
- Sun Roof
- DOORS, WINDOWS, TAILGATE AND DECK LID
- In-Car Adjustments and Repairs
- Door Alignment
- Lock Striker Adjustment
- Vent Window Adjustment
- Front Door Glass Adjustment
- Rear Door Window Adjustment
- Single Action Tailgate Hinge Adjustment
- Deck Lock Adjustment
- Deck Lid Alignment
- Removal and installation
- Doors
- Front Door Lock
- Rear Door Lock
- Door Lock Cylinder
- Door Handle
- Door Lock Remote Control Handle
- Door Vent Window Frame
- Front Door Glass
- Front Door Window Regulator
- Rear Door Glass
- Rear Door Window Regulator
- Rear Quarter Window and /or Weatherstrip
- Station Wagon
- Windshield
- Back Window and/or Weatherstrip
- Tailgate Glass
- Tailgate Window Handle and Lock Cylinder
- Manual
- Tailgate Switch and Lock Cylinder - Power
- Deck Lid Lock
- Power Windows
- R/Vision Mirror
- Dual Action Tailgates
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TRIM & SEATS
- INTERIOR TRIM AND VINYL TOP COVER
- Door and Quarter Trim Panels
- Headlining
- Instrument Panel Safety Cover
- Roof Outside Cover
- SEATS
- Bench Seats - Removal and Installation
- Seat and Seat Track
- Front Seat Cushion and Back
- Rear Seat Cushion and Back
- Front Seat Cushion Cover
- Rear Seat Cushion Cover
- Front Seat Back Cover
- Rear Seat Back Cover
- Bucket Seats - Removal and Installation
- Front Seat and Seat Track
- Front Seat Cushion Cover
- Front Seat Back Cover
- Rear Seat Cushion Cover
- Seat Belts- General Information
- SCHEMATICS
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