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Pontiac Firebird III (1982-1992): repair manuals (1/2)
A repair manual for your Pontiac Firebird III (1982-1992)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Pontiac sports cars (1/2).
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Pontiac Firebird - All models (1982-1992) | Haynes Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992).
Gasoline engines: 4-cylinder, V6 and V8.
Model years: 1982-1992.
This Haynes manual for the Pontiac Firebird sports cars describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | John B. Raffa, J. H. Haynes |
| Details: | 344 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.8 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.71 in, hardback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1988) |
| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (79019) |
| ISBN: | 9781563920653 |
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Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) | Chilton Repair Manual
Chilton Repair Manual for the Pontiac Firebird.
Model years: 1982-1992.
This Chilton manual for the Pontiac Firebird covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (timing gear, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, and the electrical system. Additionally, it describes work on other components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and wiring diagrams.
- Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.
Product details
| Details: | 550 pages, 28 x 21 x 2.4 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.94 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 1998) |
| Series: | Chilton Auto Repair Manual (28602) |
| ISBN: | 9780801991004 |
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1982 Pontiac Firebird - Service Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1982 Pontiac Firebird sports cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-8210F.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 1090 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.3 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.09 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791412111 |
1982-1985 Pontiac F Firebird - Parts and Illustrations Catalog
Official parts catalog (reprint) for the 1982-1985 Pontiac F Firebird sports cars - chassis and body.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.
- This is the same parts catalog that was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: Pontiac 22F.
Product details
| Author: | General Motors Corporation |
| Details: | 1194 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.28 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2023) |
| ISBN: | 9781791419028 |
1982-1985 Pontiac F Firebird - Parts and Illustrations Catalog
Language: English
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1982-1988 Pontiac F Firebird - Parts and Illustrations Catalog
Official parts catalog (reprint) for the 1982-1988 Pontiac F Firebird sports cars - chassis and body.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.
- This is the same parts catalog that was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: Pontiac 22F.
Product details
| Author: | General Motors Corporation |
| Details: | 1682 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.19 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2023) |
| ISBN: | 9781791419035 |
1982-1988 Pontiac F Firebird - Parts and Illustrations Catalog
Language: English
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1983 Pontiac Firebird - Service Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1983 Pontiac Firebird sports cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-8310F.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 1404 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 6.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.68 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791412128 |
1984 Pontiac Firebird - Service Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1984 Pontiac Firebird sports cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-8410F.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 1500 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 7.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.83 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791412135 |
1985 Pontiac Firebird - Service Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1985 Pontiac Firebird sports cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-8510F.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 1766 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.35 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791412142 |
1986 Pontiac Firebird - Service Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1986 Pontiac Firebird sports cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-8610F.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 1894 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 9.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.58 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791412159 |
1987 Pontiac Firebird - Service Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1987 Pontiac Firebird sports cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-8710F.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 1758 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.35 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791412166 |
1988 Pontiac Firebird - Service Manual
Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1988 Pontiac Firebird sports cars.
Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps).
- Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
- High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
- This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-8710-F.
Product details
| Author: | Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation |
| Details: | 1826 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.46 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | profusely illustrated |
| Publisher: | Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022) |
| ISBN: | 9781791412173 |
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Years: 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992