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Interior/Exterior Driver side down tube PLEASE HELP ME!

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Old 10-23-2006, 04:19 PM
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Driver side down tube PLEASE HELP ME!

I am installing the Ian Cull Auto up and I have an issue...I got my right side down tube off...but cant get to the top screw on the driver side tube.....Anyone want to help a poor boy out and give me a pointer?

Thanks!

~Neal
 
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:44 PM
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OK here's the pointer. You need to remove the knee bolster to access that screw. Pull from the bottom on each side & it will pop out.
 
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Old 10-23-2006, 05:19 PM
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If ya need help removing the Knee Bolster refer to this thread!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=82346
 
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Sorry Neal, should have thought to tell you about that - I have the euro shelf so it's not an issue for me.

As said you have to pull down on the knee bolster (under the steering column) and it will release giving you access to the top screw.
But you really have to pull down very hard - be careful when it does come loose that it doesn't smack on to you!
 
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Old 10-23-2006, 09:33 PM
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LOL thanks everyone....after a quick call to my good friends at Detroit Tuned...I was informed to "PULL REALLY HARD!!!!" I did so, and now my Auto-us is in and PERFECT!!!!!!!!

Thanks Ian for the Auto-up....

Thanks Detroit Tuned for the help.....

~Neal
 
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