The 03-04 Mustang cobra is slightly different, but all the major components and connections are the same. The principal modification to the A/C system from installing the KC system is the replacement of the condenser to evaporator tube, with a line that goes from the condenser to the KC unit, and a line from the KC unit to the evaporator (at the firewall). The flow path of the refrigerant at the end of this installation is:
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Toyota’s Camry Solara coupe is all-new for 2004. This second-generation Solara was developed by the Toyota Technical
Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, designed by the company’s Calty center in Newport Beach, California, and is built at a
Toyota plant in Kentucky. Its new look, which is both sportier and more elegant, is reminiscent of the Lexus SC430, most
noticeably in its flowing surfaces and rounded rear.
Two engines are available: a 157-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a new 3.3-liter V-6 that makes 225 horsepower and 240
lb-ft of torque-a gain of 27 hp and 28 lb-ft over the previous 3.0-liter V-6. The four has a standard five-speed manual
transmission or an optional four-speed automatic, while the six is coupled with a new five-speed automatic with a manual
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The 2009 Optima is presented with new front, side and rear styling cues, which build upon
Kia Motors’ philosophy of creating dynamic vehicles that evoke passion. The fog lamps and
lower front grille have been enlarged and the headlamps narrowed to create an aggressively
sharper look. Wider side garnishes add sportiness while the acute front lines continue toward the
back, ending on a distinctly edged trunk lid. To complete the redesigned rear fascia, tail lights are
narrowed to enhance Optima’s sleeker cosmetic appearance.
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The mounting procedure outlined below covers the 2000 – 2004 Dodge Dakota trucks. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect fog lamps from bumper if equipped on vehicle.
2. Cut rubber portion of air deflector attached to bumper and discard. Open vehicle hood and remove four vertical bumper bolts from existing Bumper Brackets (BB). Remove bolts from two outer bumper brackets if equipped on vehicle. Remove bumper.
3. Clamp existing Bumper Bracket (BB) to frame rail. Remove two existing Nuts (AA) from Bumper Bracket (BB). Use chisel and hammer between head of existing Bolts (CC) and Bumper Bracket (BB) to force them loose. Use caution to prevent damage to parts. Unclamp and remove Bumper Bracket (BB). Repeat process on opposite side of vehicle.
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