Automotive Manual PDF

Turn the front wheels all the way to the left or right for mud guard installation. However, it may be necessary to remove the wheels depending on the tools being used for installation.
1. Clean and degrease the mud guard location area on the fender before installation.
2. Remove existing fastener from location D (Figure 1).
3. Attach mud guard to front fender with “existing factory fastener” at location D. Check fit and parallel and adjust accordingly before tightening (Figure 1).
4. Using mud guard as a template, mark, drill 1/8 holes and install #10 screws and washers at locations A, B, and C
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Removal of the Stock Air Intake System
a) Loosen the clamp around the throttle body using a 5.5mm socket or screwdriver. Pull the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor out of the intake tube by loosening the spring loaded clamp.
b) Unplug the breather tube from the fitting underneath the intake manifold.
c) Remove the air box mounting bolt shown in the picture.
d) Remove the other air box mounting shown in the picture.
e) Carefully remove the air box assembly from the engine bay.
f) Remove the two fasteners holding the plastic cover in front of the battery.
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Installation requires a professional mechanic. Prior to beginning, inspect the vehicles steering, driveline, and brake systems, paying close attention to the suspension link arms and bushings, anti-sway bars and bushings, tie rod ends, pitman arm, ball joints and wheel bearings. Also check the steering sector-to-frame and all suspension-to-frame attaching points for stress cracks. The overall vehicle must be in excellent working condition; repair or replace all worn parts.
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Installation Instructions
1. Figure 2 shows a cable bracket which holds a brake line to the inside of the frame rail. Loosen this bracket from the top of the frame and move the brake line down about 1/2” so that it is not interfering with hitch cross members.
2. From underneath the passenger’s side of vehicle remove or cut out the section of the heat shield that is located between the frame rails and the bed of the vehicle.
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INSTALLING THE LOWER A-ARM TO CROSSMEMBER
1. Working on a table is the easiest way to install the lower A-arms to the crossmember. See page 3 for fastener size and location.
2. Find these parts to assemble the lower A-arm. The balljoint comes pressed-in. Refer to the HARDWARD PAGE 3 for fastener sizes. The lower A-arms need to be installed on crossmember first
3. Steering stops go toward the rear
4. Grease all (4) bushings inside and out, along with the cross shaft and the holes in A-arms and in the crossmember on each side. Install the 4 urethane bushings.
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Installation requires a professional mechanic. Prior to beginning, inspect the vehicles steering, driveline, and brake systems, paying close attention to the suspension link arms and bushings, anti-sway bars and bushings, tie rod ends, pitman arm, ball joints and wheel bearings. Also check the steering sector-to-frame and all suspension-to-frame attaching points for stress cracks. The overall vehicle must be in excellent working condition; repair or replace all worn parts. Read instructions several times before starting. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they install. Read each step completely as you go.
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You have just purchased the finest Hardtop available on the market today. Skilled craftsmen using highest quality materials and modern technology have manufactured this product. By following these simple instructions you will have many years of enjoyment and the top will last as long as your car.

The following tips will be helpful if you are qualified to do it yourself. If not, we recommend that your Hardtop be installed and finished by a professional body shop.
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The FP-611 (1998-Newer Ford Taurus base) is a no-holes passenger side base. Installing a no-holes base does not require drilling any holes into the vehicle.
Installing the FP-611 Base in the vehicle:
1. Place both front seats of the vehicle in their most rearward position.
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To Remove the Side Mirror Assembly:
1. Remove the door panel from the vehicle.
2. Remove the nuts that secure the mirror housing to the vehicle. Unplug the mirror’s harness cable from the door’s power harness.
3. Carefully remove the mirror housing from the vehicle.
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Some different models or years of vehicle may use different sized fasteners. Every effort has been taken to correctly identify the proper sized tool for each job. Occasionally, the manufacturer may use an alternate fastener. Check that each tool correctly fits the fastener before loosening or tightening it. The following tools and equipment will be needed:
14mm wrench (in some cases, 9/16” may be required)
11mm box wrench (in addition, an 11mm flare wrench is also recommended)
10mm wrench or socket
10mm Allen (hex) wrench
8mm Allen (hex) wrench
Vise-grip or pliers
Needle-nose pliers or small flat-blade screwdriver
Torque wrenches capable of 10-85 lb-ft settings
Small drip tray or several rags
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