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This is a how-to for fitting rear springs to a GTC the 5dr will be similar

Tools required
Trolley Jack
Qty 2 Axle stands
Locking wheel nut key
19mm socket
21mm Socket
Breaker Bar
Ratchet
Torque Wrench
New lower shock bolt part no. 11610587

Start by loosening off the wheel nuts on both rear wheels using the 19mm socket and locking wheel nut key

Jack up the rear of the car from the centre of the rear axl

How so I remove the badge from the boot to paint it??

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This is How-to for changing the LEDs in the stereo and centre console switches

Tools required
Stubby Philips s/driver
Small flat blade s/driver
7mm socket
T8 driver
Fine tip soldering iron
Qty 30 805 smd leds for stereo

Start by removing the following parts. 1. Rubber mat 2. Plastic cover 3. Gear gaiter
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Well have had a few ideas around colours etc and come up with white and black. Black alloys which I will get powder coated, tints on windows, lowered (currently on order 30mm drop) debadged on boot except main badge which will be plastidip with front grill in black. Engine wise hopefully remap, white Samco hosing and new Pipercross panel filter and dumpvalve.

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So i didn't like the grey/silver color that the center caps are so i decided to wrap them. Any color is possible but i went for a subtle black.

You can spray them if you like but i dont have the time, skills, patience or equipment to do this.

Firstly you need to remove your wheels and push the center caps out from the middle.

2. You will see the chrome griffin is attached using 5 tabs, you need to s

How do I remove the rear tail lights from my car ?

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[align=center]How-to Adjust Gear linkage
Please note this is on a F40 box

1, Remove the mat, storage tray & gear gator.

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2, Then you need to release the gear linkage there are two b

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HOW TO CHANGE THE GEAR OIL...

Changing your gear box oil is thought to be not necessary but i found it to improve smoothness of gear changes especially as i was having some issues changing from 1-2 and 2-3. The part number for my oil was which i got from my local dealership. If you need to know your oil number then contact rusty. I measured how much came about and it was about 1.

Anyone got any tips on removing the old sticky pads used to stick wheel weights on?


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