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Technical Instructions For Recall 88E71

For 1985 and 1986-Model Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles With Calibration 6-07S-R12 (Kit Codes A and B)

1. Remove the existing vacuum delay valve (# 2, Brown/Black) in the choke pulldown vacuum line and replace with a new stepped straight vacuum line connector (Part Number 383004-S).

2. Install a vacuum delay valve (# 10, Yellow/Black, Part Number D3AZ-12A091-A) in the vacuum line connected to the distributor vacuum diaphragm using a 3-inch length of vacuum hose (5/32" ID, Part Number D0PZ-12226-B). Assure that the black side of the delay valve is positioned toward the vacuum source.

3. Replace the existing EGR orifice connector (6.5 mm, Brown) with a new EGR orifice connector (7.0 mm, Red, Part Number E4FZ-9F485-D). To make the replacement easier and prevent damage, the EGR tube should be loosened at the EGR valve.

4. VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) DECAL

Obtain the decal from the owner and verify that the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the decal matches the VIN of the vehicle. Attach the decal over the existing decal on the vehicle.

Decal Part Number for Kit Code A (1985-Model Vehicles) is:

E5AE-9C485-CVE

Decal Part Number for Kit Code B (1986-Model Vehicles) is:

E6AE-9C485-APY

For 1985-Model Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles With Calibration 6-08S-R16 (Kit Code C)

1. Remove the existing two-way vacuum delay valve (# 5, White) in the choke pulldown vacuum line and replace with a straight vacuum line connector (Part Number 383003-S).

2. Install a vacuum delay valve (# 30, Orange/Black, Part Number D30Z-12A091-B) in the vacuum line connected to the distributor vacuum diaphragm using a 3-inch length of vacuum hose (5/32" ID, Part Number DOPZ-12226-B). Assure that the black side of the delay valve is positioned toward the vacuum source.

3. VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) DECAL

Obtain the decal from the owner and verify that the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the decal matches the VIN of the vehicle. Attach the decal over the existing decal on the vehicle.

Decal Part Number for Kit Code C is:

E5AE-9C485-CVC
For 1985-Model Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles With Calibration 6-08S-R20 (Kit Code D)

1. Remove the existing two-way vacuum delay valve (# 5, White) in the choke pulldown vacuum line and replace with a straight vacuum line connector (Part Number 383003-S).

2. Remove the existing vacuum delay valve (# 2, brown/black) and the short length of vacuum line connected to the distributor vacuum diaphragm and replace with a vacuum delay valve (# 30, Orange/Black, Part Number D30Z-12A091-B) and a 3-inch length of vacuum hose (5/32" ID, Part Number DOPZ-12226-B). Assure that the black side of the delay valve is positioned toward the vacuum source.

3. VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) DECAL

Obtain the decal from the owner and verify that the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the decal matches the VIN of the vehicle. Attach the decal over the existing decal on the vehicle.

Decal Part Number for Kit Code D:

E5AE-9C485-CVD



Authorized Modifications Decal For All Vehicles

PREPARE THE DECAL AS SHOWN. AFFIX THE DECAL TO A FLAT, CLEAN SURFACE ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT. ORDER THE DECALS ON YOUR WEEKLY STOCK ORDER PAD. (AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS DECAL, FORM FPS-8262).