| Fordmods Technical Documents | |||||
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| Welcome to the Fordmods Technical Library. Here you will find a
large selection of technical documents, primarily based around the Ford Falcon. Fordmods was founded on technical
documents submitted by Xyphoid (Matti Jones) and in more recent times we have seen our own users submitting their
own documents, showing us how they've accomplished some fine Ford modifications - exactly what this site is all about.
Please Contact Us if you have a document you would like to submit. |
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| Car Audio - Tutorial - | |||||
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Amplifiers Explained | Viewed 20973 times | |||
| Part 3 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[2] 03 2013 | ||||
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Budget SQ & SPL Systems | Viewed 10525 times | |||
| Part 5 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.1] 04 2013 | ||||
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Speaker Placement | Viewed 20630 times | |||
| Part 2 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Speaker Selection | Viewed 18728 times | |||
| Part 1 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 05 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Subwoofers | Viewed 18756 times | |||
| Part 4 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - All - | |||||
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ADR and State Modification Rules | Viewed 18848 times | |||
| Per state listing of resources for modification laws. | Created by Waggin on 27 2007, rev.[1.1] 09 2007 | ||||
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Engine Kill Switch | Viewed 25149 times | |||
| Adding an Engine Kill Switch to your Falcon | Created by EBGizmo on 26 2007, rev.[1.0] 30 2007 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - AU - | |||||
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AU Smartsheild | Viewed 97186 times | |||
| Information on changing, upgrading and repairing Smartsheild | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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AU Sound System Information | Viewed 47478 times | |||
| Sound System wiring information for AU Series 1 Falcons | Created by Brad on 15 2002, rev.[1.0] 06 2003 | ||||
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Instrument Cluster Upgrade | Viewed 53816 times | |||
| Upgrading the Instrument Clusters for AU Series 1 Falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[2.0] 19 2005 | ||||
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Instrument Diagnostics | Viewed 47848 times | |||
| Instructions on eanbling the Instrument Cluster diagnostic mode for AU Falcons | Created by AU2SR on 21 2004, rev.[3.2] 26 2004 | ||||
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Power Memory Seat Diagnostics | Viewed 27145 times | |||
| Information on Diagnosing Problems with the AU-BA Memory Seat and Pedal System | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Satalite Navigation Diagnostics | Viewed 17484 times | |||
| Information on Diagnostic modes, and hidden features for the Factory Sat Nav System | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - BA/BF - | |||||
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BA - Territory Quick Mods | Viewed 33525 times | |||
| Quick and Easy Modifications for your BA Falcon and Territory | Created by Matti on 16 2005, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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BA Analogue Clock | Viewed 36207 times | |||
| Information on how to add the BA Ghia Analogue clock to your BA Falcon | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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BA Colour ICC Video Input | Viewed 71936 times | |||
| How to add a VGA Input to the Ford BA / Territory Premium Sound System LCD Screen | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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BA/BF Chrome Handles | Viewed 10818 times | |||
| Upgrading to chrome handles on BA/BF Falcon | Created by Nicko on 30 2006, rev.[1.0] 30 2006 | ||||
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BA/BF Premium ICC | Viewed 32740 times | |||
| Removal and install steps required in BA or BF vehicles fitted with the Premium ICC | Created by jlgw70 on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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BF Typhoon Airbox Install | Viewed 23649 times | |||
| Ford BA Vehicles – BF Typhoon / XR8 Airbox & 2nd Snorkel | Created by Nicko on 10 2006, rev.[1.0] 10 2006 | ||||
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Installing Floor Lamps in BA/BF | Viewed 24816 times | |||
| Fitting Floor Illumination To BA/BF Falcon and SX/SY Territory | Created by xpression on 01 2007, rev.[1.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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Quick BA/BF Falcon Mods | Viewed 30414 times | |||
| Quick and Easy mods you can do on your BA/BF Falcons | Created by Nicko on 10 2006, rev.[1.0] 10 2006 | ||||
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Swapping BA Instruments | Viewed 63382 times | |||
| Information on Swapping BA Falcon, Fairlane, LTD FPV and Territory Instrument Clusters | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - E-Series - | |||||
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4L SOHC Cam Set Up Guide | Viewed 21280 times | |||
| Jay's RPD Camshaft setup guide. | Created by justfordima on 10 2006, rev.[1.0] 10 2006 | ||||
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Adding Climate Control | Viewed 39751 times | |||
| Instructions on adding the climate control system to EA-ED-EF-EL model falcons | Created by Matti on 22 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Adding Ghia Door Lamps | Viewed 21158 times | |||
| Instructions on adding ghia style door lamps to your falcon | Created by Matti on 30 2002, rev.[2.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Auto Window Winders | Viewed 25777 times | |||
| Adding Automatic window winders to wind power windows up on locking | Created by Matti on 26 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Brighter Brake Lights | Viewed 17397 times | |||
| Instructions on using Diodes to make your brake lamps Illuminate brighter during the daytime | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[2.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Changing cams on a Falcon 6 | Viewed 23376 times | |||
| Information on changing camshafts for Falcon sixes | Created by Waggin on 25 2005, rev.[1.0] 25 2005 | ||||
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Climate Control Diagnostics | Viewed 96679 times | |||
| Instructions on Testing and repairing the Climate Control Module on EA-ED-EF-EL-AU model Falcons | Created by Matti on 30 2002, rev.[3.1] 03 2005 | ||||
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Common Problems | Viewed 92190 times | |||
| Common Problems found on late model falcons | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[2.0] 10 2005 | ||||
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Painting Plastics | Viewed 23841 times | |||
| An example of how to paint the door shrouds and window plastics on a Falcon | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Power Antenna Install | Viewed 42892 times | |||
| Power Antenna installation in E Series Falcons and XG/XH Utes | Created by snap0964 on 16 2006, rev.[1.0] 16 2006 | ||||
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Quick Modifiactions | Viewed 41943 times | |||
| Some quick and easy modifications to try on your falcon | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[2.0] 12 2004 | ||||
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Replacing Roof Lining | Viewed 27052 times | |||
| Information on changing your roof lining for EA-EL Model Falcons | Created by twirqurky on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Smartlock Bypass for E-Series | Viewed 36566 times | |||
| How to bypass Ford Smartlock for remote start modules | Created by EBGizmo on 27 2007, rev.[1.0] 27 2007 | ||||
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Speedo Calc | Viewed 66226 times | |||
| Information and a calculator for working out speedo gears, when changing diff ratios, and wheel size | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[1.1] 13 2014 | ||||
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Thermo Fan Wiring | Viewed 57297 times | |||
| Thermo Fan wiring and Cross fitting information for EF-EL-AU-BA & Territory Models | Created by Matti on 19 2005, rev.[3.0] 19 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - EA-ED - | |||||
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AU 4L Engine Conversion | Viewed 41352 times | |||
| How to install an AU 4L Engine in your EA/EB/ED Falcon | Created by TROYMAN on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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Bendix ABS Diagnostics | Viewed 27882 times | |||
| Information on Diagnosing Problems with the Bendix ABS LC5 Pump Back System | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Changing Instrument Clusters | Viewed 43134 times | |||
| Information on Swapping EA to ED Falcon, Fairlane, LTD Instrument Clusters | Created by Matti on 30 2004, rev.[3.0] 17 2005 | ||||
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Clear Side Indicators | Viewed 16273 times | |||
| How to install clear side indicator repeaters in EA-ED falcon - THE RIGHT WAY! | Created by Chicken on 15 2006, rev.[1.0] 15 2006 | ||||
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EA-ED Shifter Handle Upgrade | Viewed 13028 times | |||
| Upgrading the EA-ED shifter handle to the EF/EL series type | Created by BuNtEr on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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EA-ED Thermo Fan Installation | Viewed 37562 times | |||
| Installing EF/EL thermo fans into the EA-ED model Falcons | Created by BuNtEr on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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EA-ED Trip Computer Install | Viewed 32304 times | |||
| How to install the Ford factory trip computer into a low series EA-ED Falcon | Created by Waggin on 20 2006, rev.[1.0] 20 2006 | ||||
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EEC-IV 4.0L Pinouts | Viewed 32542 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-IV Module for EB-ED 4.0L Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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EEC-IV V8 Pinouts | Viewed 36118 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-IV Module for EB-ED V8 Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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Factory Sound System Info | Viewed 26481 times | |||
| Information on the Factory sound system for EA/EB/ED Falcons, includes wiring information and speake | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.1] 22 2004 | ||||
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XH Snorkel | Viewed 17168 times | |||
| Information on fitting a the XH snorkel to an EB/ED Falcon | Created by Matti on 14 2002, rev.[1.0] 12 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - EF/EL - | |||||
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ABS Diagnostics | Viewed 44221 times | |||
| Bosch ABS 2U - Diagnostic Codes for EF/EL Falcon Fairmont, XR, Fairlane and LTD Models | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2004 | ||||
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Active Diagnostics - Airbags | Viewed 18032 times | |||
| An Active Diangositc Document that helps find problems with Airbag Systems | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Adding Corner Lamps | Viewed 20846 times | |||
| Instructions on adding the cornering lamps circuit and corner lamps to EF/EL Fairmonts | Created by Brad on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 17 2004 | ||||
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Aftermarket Guages for E-Series | Viewed 14527 times | |||
| Information on fitting Aftermarket Guages to an E-Series Vehicles | Created by braidy on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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Airbag Diagnostics | Viewed 90731 times | |||
| Airbag (Supplementary Restraint System) Diagnostics | Created by Matti on 06 2002, rev.[1.1] 05 2005 | ||||
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Auto to Manual Pedal Box Mod | Viewed 19175 times | |||
| Converting your Auto pedal box to a Manual pedal box. | Created by snap0964 on 08 2007, rev.[1.1] 09 2007 | ||||
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Changing Instruments | Viewed 63919 times | |||
| Changing Instrument Clusters for EF/EL Falcons, includes wiring information | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 22 2004 | ||||
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Cruise Control | Viewed 52623 times | |||
| Adding and Testing Cruise Control on EF and EL Model falcons | Created by Matti on 18 2002, rev.[3.1] 25 2004 | ||||
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Custom Dials | Viewed 22528 times | |||
| data_mine shows us how to make our very own custom dial faces for EF/EL Falcons! | Created by data_mine on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 11 2005 | ||||
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D Pillar Trim on EF/EL Wagon | Viewed 7134 times | |||
| How to re-fit D Pillar Trim on EF/EL Wagon | Created by shnoza on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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EEC V (EFI) Diagnostics | Viewed 73300 times | |||
| Information on Changing and Diagnosing the Ford EEC-V EFI Module for EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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EEC-V 4.0L Pinouts | Viewed 40947 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-V (60 Pin) Module for EL 4.0L Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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EF and EL Body Kit Options | Viewed 39298 times | |||
| EF and EL Body Kit Options | Created by lukey on 08 2007, rev.[1.0] 08 2007 | ||||
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EF Specifications | Viewed 18807 times | |||
| Sales Information for the EF Model Falcons. (GLi, Futura, XR, Fairmont, and Fairmont Ghia) | Created by Matti on 08 2002, rev.[0.0] 18 2007 | ||||
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EF/EL Central Locking Replacemen | Viewed 15258 times | |||
| How to swap your OEM central locking system with a Jaycar system | Created by kday on 02 2006, rev.[1.0] 02 2006 | ||||
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EF/EL XR Front Conversion | Viewed 27302 times | |||
| How to Convert your EF / EL to a sexy new XR Frontend | Created by uglybob on 07 2005, rev.[2.0] 20 2006 | ||||
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EL Specifications | Viewed 17722 times | |||
| Sales Information for the EL Model Falcons. (GLi, Futura, XR, Fairmont, and Fairmont Ghia) | Created by Matti on 08 2002, rev.[0.0] 18 2007 | ||||
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High Series Cluster Conversion | Viewed 19580 times | |||
| Upgrading Falcon and Fairmont to Fairlane Cluster | Created by Vic on 19 2006, rev.[1.2] 19 2006 | ||||
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Illuminate Door Handles | Viewed 22390 times | |||
| This document describes how to make your door handles light up | Created by Nicko on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 18 2005 | ||||
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Instrument Diagnostics | Viewed 43865 times | |||
| Instructions on enabling the Instrument Cluster diagnostic mode for EF/EL falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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Neon Blue Dash | Viewed 44611 times | |||
| Blue Dash Modification using coloured LEDs for EF / EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.1] 08 2004 | ||||
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Pod Filter Installation | Viewed 20191 times | |||
| How to install a Pod Filter on your EF or EL. (Also applies to EB/ED V8) | Created by lukey on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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Power Window Conversion | Viewed 30505 times | |||
| How to convert your manual windows to powered units | Created by Matti on 04 2002, rev.[3.1] 26 2005 | ||||
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Premium Sound | Viewed 36180 times | |||
| Information on fitting the EF/EL Premium Sound System | Created by Matti on 30 2002, rev.[3.0] 13 2004 | ||||
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Premium Sound - Adding Aux Input | Viewed 26948 times | |||
| How to add an auxilliary input to your premium sound system | Created by Moph on 26 2006, rev.[1.1] 03 2006 | ||||
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RED LCD Panels | Viewed 21468 times | |||
| How to change the LCD Panel Illumination colour found on EF/EL model Falcons | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[3.0] 15 2005 | ||||
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Reverse Sensor Installation | Viewed 17317 times | |||
| How to install Venom reverse sensors in EF/EL Falcon | Created by Brax on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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Smartlock | Viewed 67637 times | |||
| Smartlock Information and Specifications, as well as Modification info | Created by Matti on 07 2002, rev.[3.0] 13 2004 | ||||
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Smartlock Information | Viewed 103483 times | |||
| Information on Upgrading the Body Electronics Module / Smartlock for EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Sound System Info | Viewed 49124 times | |||
| Information on changing the sound system on EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 26 2002, rev.[3.0] 13 2004 | ||||
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Steering Wheel Removal | Viewed 30729 times | |||
| How to change the steering wheel on an EF/EL Falcon | Created by uglybob on 19 2006, rev.[1.0] 19 2006 | ||||
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Tickford LPG | Viewed 42128 times | |||
| Information on the Tickford Factory LPG system on EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Tickford Snorkel | Viewed 20572 times | |||
| Information on fitting the Tickford snorkel to EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.1] 25 2004 | ||||
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Trip Computer | Viewed 57971 times | |||
| Information on fitting a trip computer to the EF/EL model falcon | Created by Matti on 14 2002, rev.[3.2] 19 2005 | ||||
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Upgrading Smartlock | Viewed 21334 times | |||
| Information on Upgrading the Body Electronics Module / Smartlock for EF Falcons | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Yellow Headlight Repair | Viewed 26677 times | |||
| How to repair yellow headlights, caused by the formation of dirt film on the cover of the lens. | Created by Ugly Igley on 16 2005, rev.[1.0] 15 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - X-Series - | |||||
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EEC-IV 4.1L Pinouts | Viewed 17543 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-IV Module for XF 4.1L Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 15 2005 | ||||
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Power Window Install | Viewed 20217 times | |||
| Fitting Power Windows onto an XH/XG series Longreach Falcon Ute | Created by snap0964 on 17 2006, rev.[1.0] 17 2006 | ||||
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XH BEM Information | Viewed 24314 times | |||
| XH BEM Information | Created by snap0964 on 26 2007, rev.[1.0] 26 2007 | ||||
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XH Cupholders | Viewed 13352 times | |||
| Installing an EF/EL Cup Holders into XH Longreach | Created by snap0964 on 19 2006, rev.[1.0] 19 2006 | ||||
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XH Falcon Trip Computer | Viewed 14965 times | |||
| Installing an EF/EL Trip Computer into XH Longreach | Created by snap0964 on 19 2006, rev.[1.0] 19 2006 | ||||
