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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1971MONTEGO BASE, 5.8L ENG VIN H, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSEATSPOWER SEAT CONTROLS - 6 WAYCOMPONENT REPLACEMENTRIGHT OR LEFT TRACK
1971 Mercury Montego Base, 5.8L Eng VIN H, Not Available Trans
Right or Left Track
1971 Mercury Montego Base, 5.8L Eng VIN H, Not Available TransSECTION Right or Left Track
- Remove seat assembly from vehicle, remove right and left cushion side shields from cushion.
- Remove retaining clamps and disconnect drive cables from tracks.
- If motor bracket is attached to track being replaced, remove bracket-to-track screws and remove bracket, motor and drive cables as an assembly.
- If motor bracket is not attached to track being replaced, remove motor to bracket screws and remove motor and cables as an assembly.
- On bucket and split-bench seats only, remove cotter keys and pivot pins that attach torsion bars to ends of each track and remove the torsion bars. Remove track-to-seat cushion frame bolts and remove track.
- To install, reverse removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.