Plenum Removal/Install-Help needed.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lilliwaup Washington
Plenum Removal/Install-Help needed.
What is the proper tool for removing the 4 plenum stanchion bolts that go into grommet for side fuel rail covers? My deep sockets are too short. I did find where the torque going back in is 89 in. lbs.
Do the wire bundle grommet/clamps that attach to the plenum lip just pop out or is there a special removal tool? I don't want to break/damage anything. I did find info for removing plenum in tech section but they didn't show tools used or describe how wire runs were removed from plenum. Any help to be appreciated.
Do the wire bundle grommet/clamps that attach to the plenum lip just pop out or is there a special removal tool? I don't want to break/damage anything. I did find info for removing plenum in tech section but they didn't show tools used or describe how wire runs were removed from plenum. Any help to be appreciated.
Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CONNECTICUT
What is the proper tool for removing the 4 plenum stanchion bolts that go into grommet for side fuel rail covers? My deep sockets are too short. I did find where the torque going back in is 89 in. lbs.
Do the wire bundle grommet/clamps that attach to the plenum lip just pop out or is there a special removal tool? I don't want to break/damage anything. I did find info for removing plenum in tech section but they didn't show tools used or describe how wire runs were removed from plenum. Any help to be appreciated.
Do the wire bundle grommet/clamps that attach to the plenum lip just pop out or is there a special removal tool? I don't want to break/damage anything. I did find info for removing plenum in tech section but they didn't show tools used or describe how wire runs were removed from plenum. Any help to be appreciated.
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Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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I have a Sears 10mm deep well 3/8 drive that works. It may be an extra deep, or something. Anyway, it is 2-1/2 " long.
Drifting
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From: Macomb MI
My 1/4" deep socket was too shallow as well. Used a small box end wrench.
With the wire bundle retainers, you just need to pull them out...hard. The second time out and beyond is much easier.
UNPLUG the connectors first before pulling out the retainers. When the retainers release, it's abrupt and will yank on the connector wires. Not much slack.
With the wire bundle retainers, you just need to pull them out...hard. The second time out and beyond is much easier.
UNPLUG the connectors first before pulling out the retainers. When the retainers release, it's abrupt and will yank on the connector wires. Not much slack.
