| 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 see here if you have a document you would like to submit. |
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| Car Audio - Tutorial - | |||||
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Amplifiers Explained | Viewed 6394 times | |||
| Part 3 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Budget SQ & SPL Systems | Viewed 4474 times | |||
| Part 5 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Speaker Placement | Viewed 6425 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 5845 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 5863 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 4199 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 5492 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 8245 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 6606 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 9184 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 10582 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 3201 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 4074 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 10724 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 7944 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 17660 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 4277 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 3801 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 5459 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 5347 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 9972 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 11796 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 5152 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 12455 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 6210 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 8730 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 6163 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 7495 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 11187 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 22975 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 8005 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 8815 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 18354 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 6479 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 8879 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 13835 times | |||
| Information and a calculator for working out speedo gears, when changing diff ratios, and wheel size | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[1.0] 17 2006 | ||||
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Thermo Fan Wiring | Viewed 8547 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 11008 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 6027 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 12863 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 4561 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 1850 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 4580 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 11249 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 9465 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 5314 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 8691 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 6407 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 8130 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 5572 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 7081 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 3481 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 11256 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 5236 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 18159 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 11389 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 10541 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 2191 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 14855 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 10297 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 12158 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 9322 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 6891 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 9746 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 8247 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 6014 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 9451 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 14815 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 17933 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 5672 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 9772 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 11474 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 6068 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 8660 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 2982 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 14791 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 17330 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 13866 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 5964 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 10812 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 8172 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 17919 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 9289 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 12999 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 5809 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 3932 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 2334 times | |||
| XH BEM Information | Created by snap0964 on 26 2007, rev.[1.0] 26 2007 | ||||
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XH Cupholders | Viewed 3023 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 3773 times | |||
| Installing an EF/EL Trip Computer into XH Longreach | Created by snap0964 on 19 2006, rev.[1.0] 19 2006 | ||||
