Fiberfab Aztec 7, Assembly Manual

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Dual brake system
Two speed windshield wipers
1968
Auto stick shift
4 bolt wheel pattern
1969-1970
Engine 1600cc – 57 hp
Swing axel replaced by CV joints
Steering column and ignition lock
1971
63 hp
1972-1973
VW diagnostic system installed
1975-1977
Electronic Fuel Injection
Alternator with integral regulator
REMOVING THE VW BODY
Tools Necessary
Metric wrenches and sockets – 16mm to 19mm
1-1/8 inch socket
Standard and Philips Screwdrivers
Hammer
Cold Chisel
Penetrating Oil
VW Service Manual
Parts to Save From VW Body
Chassis, engine, transaxle and front end
Complete Steering Column and hardware
Voltage Regulator
Gas Tank and Gas Tank Mounting Clips
Battery
Brake Fluid Reservoir and Hoses
Headlight Dimmer Relay
All Body Mounting Bolts and Body Washers
DISSASSEMBLING THE VW
1. Remove the front and rear seats
2. Remove the battery (save brackets)
3. Remove voltage regulator
4. Remove the four bolts from the rear body mounting flange (save)
5. Remove the bolt from each side under the rear seat back cushion
6. Remove the seat belts
7. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the left front wheel
8. Pull the speedo cable through the hub by pulling it from the inside of the spindle.
9. Remove the cardboard covers over the dash and gas tank in the luggage compartment.
10. Locate and remove the headlight dimmer relay and save
11. Remove the speedometer cable by disconnecting the cable from the speedometer and pulling the cable out of the
body.
12. Drain the fuel tank
13. Remove the four gas tank brackets and bolts. (save the brackets)
14. Disconnect filler hose from the tank. (’68 and later)
15. Remove the fuel tank and set aside for use later
16. Remove the brake reservoir complete with metal hoses. Leave the flexible rubber connecting hoses on the master
cylinder. Two 5/16 inch bolts will work well.