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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 MANUALSPONTIAC1987FIREBIRD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIRDISTRIBUTOR REPLACEMENTWITH REMOTE COIL
1987 Pontiac Firebird V8-350 5.7L
With Remote Coil
1987 Pontiac Firebird V8-350 5.7LSECTION With Remote Coil
Camaro, FIERO & Firebird
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect ignition switch battery feed wire, then if equipped, the tachometer lead from distributor cap. Do not use a tool of any kind to release locking tabs.
3. Remove distributor cap by turning four retaining latches counterclockwise, then position cap aside.
4. Disconnect 4 terminal ECM harness connector from distributor.
5. If necessary, disconnect spark plug cables from cap.
6. Remove distributor clamp screw, then the hold-down clamp.
7. Note position of rotor, then pull distributor up until rotor just stops turning counterclockwise and again note position of rotor. To ensure correct timing of distributor it must be installed with rotor correctly positioned as described.
8. Reverse procedure to install.
9. Adjust ignition timing as specified in Tune Up Section.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.