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Old 12-17-2011, 04:22 AM   #43
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Now that mine is in here are some observations.

Remove the battery! I did mine from the top. Maybe its easier from the bottom but if you go the top route once the battery is out of the way....its better.

The hole is in the part of the block nearest the firewall.

The hole is DOWN farther than you can believe. It is not near the top of the engine and its below some hoses and wires and stuff. Its so far down it might be easier to get at from underneath.

The wire comes out of the connector sideways. This is idiotic. It should come straight out. But its doesnt so you have to screw around getting the wire to lay in place.

I still dont have my clip engaged. But I read it has to point towards the firewall. Not sure where mine points to but I shove and shove and no SNICK.

It hurts my back too much to mess with this. Maybe next summer when its warm again?
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