This set of two tools allows swift removal of the lock plug from many newer Ford and GM glove compartments. The FPR-2 spreads the plastic retaining arms with minimal risk of breakage, pushing out the plug safely. This operation is necessary when obtaining correct code information. Ford, GM, and many European models including Audi, Saab, and VW utilize this mounting method.
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The interior ventilation filter for Acura RDX, TL, TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V. Interior ventilation filter is located in filter housing behind glove compartment door.
1. Open glove box door. Grasp and pull down on the glove door holding rod located on the right side of the glove box door.
2. Insert a flat-tip screw driver to the glove box door stays and gently apply pressure towards the inside of the door to remove glove box door stays. Swing glove box door downwards.
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Chevrolet LCT1000–LCT2500, Ford 47RH / 47RE / 48RE, Dodge E4OD / 4R100 Transmission removal, Installation And testing
Removal
Check and record all codes and actions of your transmission before transmission is removed. This will help if you still have problems after installation. Damage to your transmission may have been caused from some other external source.
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For rear disc pad removal and installation, DO NOT disconnect brake hose from caliper (wire aside). Replace all pads on an axle if wear indicator on any pad contacts rotor or if pad is worn to within .03″ (.8 mm) of pad backing.
Removal (”A”, “B”, “C”, “K” & “U” Series)
1. Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Using “C” clamp, compress caliper piston until it bottoms out in its bore.
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REMOVAL 1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. 2. Remove the front grille RH and front grille LH. 3. Remove the clips inside the mounting portion of front grille RH and front grille LH. 4. Remove the six clips on the upper part of bumper. 5. Remove the clips, which secure the front bumper to fender. 6. Remove the clips, and turn over the mud guard LH and RH. 7. Remove the three clips in the center, right and left part of Read the rest of this entry »

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Do not apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
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REMOVAL INTERFERENCE ENGINE. In the event of Urning belt failure, it is probable that valve to piston damage has occurred. A compression test should be carried out on all cylinders before removing the cylinder head. 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove: – alternator, – RH engine mounting bracket, – spark plugs. 3. Disconnect the engine wire from alternator bracket and adjusting bar. 4. Remove the No.2 timing belt cover. 5. Turn the crankshaft pulley (clockwise) and align its groove with the timing mark “O’ on the No.1 timing belt cover. 6. Check that the hole of the camshaft timing pulley is aligned with the timing mark on the bearing cap. If not, turn the camshaft one full
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Removal & Installation WARNING Do not loosen the axle wheel hub retainer until the wheel and tire are removed from the vehicle. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is unloaded with the weight of the vehicle applied. NOTE Have an assistant press the brake pedal to keep the axle from turning. 1. Before servicing the vehicle, please familiarize yourself with safety procedures.€ 2. Remove the axle-to-wheel hub retainer nut and washer.€ 3. Remove the parking brake shoes. WARNING Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard CV-joint from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV-joint components can result.€ 4. Press the outboard CV-joint until it is loose from the hub.€ 5. Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle nut. WARNING Do not damage the boot while separating the toe link from Read the rest of this entry »

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Removal Timing Belt(Esteem)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove right side engine under cover. Remove power steering and A/C compressor drive belts. 2. Remove A/C compressor and power steering pump with hoses attached, and secure out of way. Support engine from above or with floor jack under oil pan. Remove air cleaner case with air cleaner outlet hose. 3. From timing belt end of engine, remove engine mount and mounting bracket. Loosen water pump pulley bolts. Remove water pump drive belt and pulley. 4. Remove 5 crankshaft pulley-to-crankshaft bolts. Remove pulley. It is NOT necessary to remove crankshaft center bolt. Remove timing belt cover. See Fig. 1 . 5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to align timing marks. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 . Stamped “E” on camshaft sprocket must point straight up. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt and stud nut. Move tensioner away from belt, and hand tighten bolt and nut. See Fig. 4 . 6. If reusing old belt, mark belt with an arrow indicating direction of rotation for installation reference. Remove timing belt.
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For manual transmission/transaxle replacement procedures, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES.
AUTOMATIC FWD MODELS REMOVAL
1) Remove battery and battery tray. On 3000GT, remove undercover(s). On Eclipse turbo, drain and remove intercooler. On all models, remove air cleaner and case. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Disconnect control cables at transaxle. Drain transaxle fluid.
2) On Mirage 1.6L, disconnect tension rod. On all models, disconnect neutral safety switch connector, oil cooler hoses and electrical connectors from transaxle. Disconnect speedometer cable and throttle control cable (if equipped). Remove starter motor.
3) On Galant models with electronically controlled suspension, remove air compressor and bracket. Disconnect front height sensor rod at lower control arm.
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