INSTALLATION
1. Remove the four screws mounting the hood release under the dash.
2. Move hood release assembly 3/4” toward the passenger side of the vehicle and re-mount using the three #10 self-tapping screws provided. Note: The larger hole in the dash mount will not be reused. (Fig. 2)
3. Place the supplied dash bracket between the hood latch and the emergency brake release. Bend the dash bracket so it is parallel to the firewall (Fig. 2). The amount of bend may vary. Note: to protect the finish, place the bracket between two small blocks of wood in a vice and tap down with a soft face hammer or lift with non-marring tool.
4. Install the dash bracket by placing it against the hood release bracket and attach using 1/4” self-tapping screws provided.
5. Cut a 1” square section (Fig. 3-A) out of the insulation 2” above the hood latch cable at the firewall (Fig. 3-B).
6. Check firewall before drilling for wires, hoses, etc. Mark spot 2” above the hood latch cable at the firewall and drill an 11/16” hole (Fig. 3)
7. Remove the nut and washer from Posi-Lok cable (Parts List #14). Start the cable through the dash bracket. Place a nut and washer over the end of the cable and continue through the hole drilled in the firewall.
8. Fasten the cable to the dash bracket loosely.
9. Cut the grommet on one side to form a “C” and install the grommet in the firewall (Fig. 4)
10. Under the hood: Route the cable around the steering shaft (Fig. 5) and along the starter cable (probably red).
11. Jacking: Support the vehicle frame with the front wheels off the ground, with wheels at full travel. Use jack stands and all safety precautions.
12. Locate the CAD housing (Fig. 6) and remove the vacuum line from the housing. Note: Pliers are needed to remove the clamps around the vacuum line.
13. Remove the electrical plug from the CAD housing (Fig. 7)
14. Remove the axle vent hose. Remove the vent fitting from the CAD housing. The vent fitting will be reused (Fig.
Note: A replacement hose clamp is provided (Parts List #13).
15. Remove the CAD housing and place a clean rag in the axle to eliminate the chance of debris falling in the axle.
16. Remove the old gasket from axle. Use a putty knife to clean the surface under the gasket.
17. Remove the three E-clips from the OE diaphragm shaft inside the CAD housing. (Fig. 9)
18. Remove the fork from vacuum actuator. (Fig. 10) Disassemble the OE CAD housing. Note: Force may be required.
19. Install the light switch adapter to the new CAD housing (Parts List #4) using RTV sealant. (Fig. 10)
20. Screw the light switch on to the adapter (Parts List #5) using RTV sealant.
21. Reinstall the axle vent tube in CAD housing provided. If your vehicle was not equipped with a vent tube on the CAD, plug the hole in the supplied housing with the supplied pipe plug. (Fig. 12) (Parts List #15)
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