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²Caterpillar 3126 B engine
Replace the air filter element using the following procedure:
1. Set the parking brake and shift into N (Neutral) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission) and turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
3. Push in and turn the latches that retain the air filter housing cover
counterclockwise 90 degrees, then carefully remove the cover.
4. Carefully remove the air filter element.Use caution to keep dirt
and debris from falling into the engine.A twisting rocking motion
may be needed to break the seal between the filter element and the filter
housing.
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9. Push in on the cover latches, then turn the latches clockwise 90 degrees.
Make sure that all air filter cover latches are fully engaged.
10. Reset the air filter restriction indicator.
11. Inspect the air induction system for loose fitting, damaged or missing
components and repair as necessary.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
Changing the wiper blades
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
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A
Air cleaner filter .......................174
Air conditioning ..........................22
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............131
Auxiliary power point .................22
B
Battery .......................................172
jumping a disabled battery ....157
voltage gauge ............................19
Belt minder .................................92
Brakes ........................107, 109, 113
anti-lock ...................107±108, 116
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........13, 108
brake warning light ............10±11
fluid, checking and adding ....163
parking ....................110, 113, 116
trailer .......................................118
C
Cassette tape player .............49±50
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................97
attaching with tether straps ..100
in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
tether anchorage hardware ...101
Cleaning your vehicle ...............196
engine compartment ..............198
exterior ....................................197
exterior lamps .........................198
instrument cluster lens ..........199instrument panel ....................199
interior .....................................199
plastic parts ............................198
safety belts ..............................199
washing ....................................196
waxing .....................................197
wheels ......................................198
wiper blades ............................198
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ..........................32, 39, 48, 62
Clutch ........................................164
fluid ..........................................164
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................72
Console
overhead ....................................71
Controls
power seat .................................84
Coolant ......................................166
checking and adding ..............166
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................66
Customer Assistance ................142
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................233
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................226
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............232
Getting roadside assistance ...142
Getting the service you
need .........................................226
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................235
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................229
Index
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