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You have just purchased the finest Hardtop available on the market today. By following these simple instructions you will have many years of enjoyment and the Hardtop will last as long as your car. The following tips will be helpful if you are qualified to do it yourself. If not, we recommend that your Hardtop be installed and finished by a professional body shop.

A point to remember, automobiles are mass-produced and built with certain tolerance. Sometimes these tolerances are quite large. No two are alike. A body man is a skilled tradesman; a skill that is not learned overnight. A “well fitting” automobile is a series of adjustments and compromises. DO NOT paint until after initial installation. After this initial installation procedure on/off will be as easy as convertible up/down.
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This HowTo will go into the requirements, tools and procedure to remove and install a CAM on a Dodge 4.7 liter Engine.

Pre-Install Tips
Step 1
• Set TOP Dead Center (TDC) So V8 marks on both Sprockets are at 12 O’clock!/Crank balancer TDC mark should be aligned to TDC mark on block!
Step 2
• Mark One Link on Chain at (TDC) V8 marks with paint Pen!
Step 3
• Zip Tie Chain to Cam Sprockets (Through two holes in left sprocket and one hole in right sprocket)! Note: Do this after loosening sprocket bolt but before removing bolt and sprocket!
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The information below documents the procedure I used to install the Hella Micro DE fog lamps on Saab 92-X.
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a reference and the author assumes no responsibility for any damage that may result from this modification to your car.
1. Prep: I started by purchasing the stock Subaru Fog Lamp Relay and Fog Lamp Switch. Since the car is pre-wired for the factory fog lamps, this allows you to use the existing wiring for the installation of the Hella fog lamps.
The part numbers for the parts are: The Fog Lamp Relay is B48 in the diagram below and is the 3rd relay from the bottom. The location will be the only one empty. The Fog Lamp switch is connected to B160, which will be right behind the switch location. By removing the change holder, I was able to install the relay and switch, and plug the connector into the back of the switch without removing the lower dash panel, but it requires some patience.
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Start by removing the factory pillar. This is done by pulling down the rubber door gasket and removing the two screws in the handle area of the pillar, tip the top towards the steering wheel to get it out. You have to use a little force to get it free of the dash.
Though the gauge pod is intended to be used as a replacement for the factory pillar, we suggest cutting the handle off of the factory pillar and using the gauge pod as a cover. This is so that the backs of the gauges will not be visible through the windshield after installation.
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This document is intended to help guide you with the installation of the Mazda “Fuel Line Upgrade Kit” (part number N3A1-13-S70A – $63.25) and is in no way intended to be a complete instructional “how-to”. You should have confidence in your mechanical abilities before attempting the following procedure. If you are unsure if you can finish the installation, consult with your local Mazda dealer or mechanic. If you are not comfortable doing this maintenance by yourself, ask a friend to help and work as a team. A pizza and some drinks can go a long way. Read through this entire document in advance and have the factory service manual (FSM) available for any specific maintenance practices, procedures, and torque specifications. Having plenty of time to perform the procedure is recommended, as is a clean work environment.
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This should be the same theory for all WRX’s The difference between the MY00 and the MY01 are merely the body shape and a different coloured dash, as the wiring is exactly the same as far as I can see.
1. You will need: -The Shift-I – A Screwdriver – A Multimeter – Wire Strippers – A Soldering Iron – An inline clip (only if you are like me and can’t solder very well!
2. Start by unscrewing and removing the Side Scrivet on the Dash
3. Remove the Change Drawer
4. Unscrew the screw above the Bonnet Release
5. Pull firmly on the left hand side of the bottom part of the dashboard and it should pop out
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Due to the rapid and forceful deploy of airbags, aftermarket equipment that is mounted in airbag deployment zones can quickly become projectile objects, in the event of an impact. A Pro-gard AOI Airbag On/off Switch can provide safety and peace of mind for vehicle operators against such situations.
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Removal, overhaul and installation procedures are covered in this article. If component removal and installation is primarily an unbolt and bolt-on procedure, only a torque specification may be furnished.
NOTE: Mirage 1.6L uses Distributorless Ignition System (DIS). For exploded view of distributor on all other models,
FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING: Always relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.
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Removing the OEM seat
A. Begin by lifting the rear seat bottom out from the seat hooks (See fig. 1). Remove the seat belts by removing the OEM nuts from the vehicle seat belt mounting studs using a 18mm socket/wrench (See fig. 1A). Do not remove the seat belts anchored to the sides of the vehicle (shoulder straps).
B. Remove the backrest OEM seat by pressing on the top of the tabs located on either side of the seat behind the headrests. A screwdriver can be used to accomplish this unlocking of the tabs. (See fig. 2 & 3)
C. At this point the vehicle should resemble (Fig. 4). The seats have been removed and only the OEM child restraints are exposed. Note that some of the child restraint bars have been bent toward the floor. This is necessary for the Pro-gard seat to fit properly in position. Simply press firmly onto these bars until they resemble the photo #4.
D. Make sure that the seat brackets (3P214) are installed as shown in the photo to the right. This will help align the Center Divider.
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