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This kit allows the owner of any BMW to attach a front license plate to their BMW without the need to drill holes. BMW has always attached the front license plate by drilling the front bumper and permanently mounting the plastic license plate bracket to the front bumper with screws. The ‘NO HOLES’ kit mounts [...]

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KING PIN TRAILER PLATE INSTALLATION:
FOR KING PIN BOXES WITH A FLANGE:
1. Place the Trailer Plate {J2} over the King Pin, with the guide wedge towards the rear of the trailer (wedge facing down). Align the Trailer Plate {J2} square with the king pin box and clamp in place to prevent movement.
2. Mark the holes for [...]

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The SuperGlide’s Way tubes are coated with SlipPlate at the factory to provide lubrication for ONE TRIP ONLY. The end user will need to continue using the graphite-based lubricant SlipPlate or a medium duty grease on the top and inward facing sides of the way tubes. See Owner’s Manual for complete lubrication instructions.

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Discard the original dish cushion plates. The original dish cushion plates may have damaged the drum about .250” from the piston top ledge area. Check and ensure that all burrs have been filed away. Install the piston, followed by the Alto Spacer Plate. Next install the Alto Wave Cushion Spring. Install a steel plate, friction [...]

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To: All Ford and Lincoln – Mercury Dealers
Subject: Safety Recall 98S36 – Certain 1986 – 1995 Taurus and Sable and 1988 – 1994 Continental Vehicles – Sub-Frame Rear
Plate Nut Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 1986-1995 Taurus and Sable and 1988-1994 Continental vehicles that were originally sold or are currently registered in the following U.S. states and Canadian Provinces.

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From 1955 until mid-1962, Chevrolet passenger cars used generators before switching to alternators in late 1962. Generators are notorious for wearing out brushes and not keeping up with the charging demands of modern electronic upgrades. When replacing the voltage regulator for a generator, you just about have to stop by the bank first! The best [...]

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Obtain the exact year and vehicle model Toyota Owner’s Manual before beginning installation.
1. Confirm with the customer which seat location(s) they will be installing the child restraint seat. The Owner’s Manual seat section provides an illustration showing available top strap bracket location(s). The illustration page in the Owner’s Manual is provided in pages 4–9 of [...]

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These brackets are the results of intense testing and research designed to eliminate premature bushing wear which develops into a squeaking and clunking sound. In addition, these Performance Brackets help improve handling by isolating the rear sway bar. The results; increased rear stiffness, better handling, bushing longevity and no clunk sound.
Items included when purchasing the [...]

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The front fascia is removed for baseplate installation. No holes to drill. The BX8869 is available for the vehicle. Attachment Tabs are 18 inches center to center and a height of 10 1/2 inches. Using the 30 Torx, remove the bolts from the top side of fascia. Remove the three metric bolts from the bottom [...]

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STEP 1. Raise and safely support the vehicle at least 1-2 feet off the ground. Remove the nut and lock-washer holding the downshift linkage onto the downshift lever shaft. The downshift lever is the outer lever on C-4 transmissions. Pull the lever off the shaft and allow the linkage to hang free. Remove and discard [...]

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