Two DIY's few questions.
10-28-2010, 02:47 PM
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Two DIY's few questions.
So I have two small things I'm going to try to fix, one I'm replacing the back right section of the tail light, and two the glovebox won't close so I'm going to take it apart and see whats wrong.
I've never really worked on cars before and was reading some warnings about messing with the glovebox without turning the airbags off anyone know if this is true, and if so how would I go about doing this.
And second with the tail light it seems very simple, looks like I just swap it out and place plugs where they went in the old tail light or is it something more advanced?
I've never really worked on cars before and was reading some warnings about messing with the glovebox without turning the airbags off anyone know if this is true, and if so how would I go about doing this.
And second with the tail light it seems very simple, looks like I just swap it out and place plugs where they went in the old tail light or is it something more advanced?
10-28-2010, 02:55 PM
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What happened was I was driving and all the sudden it popped open and the "fork" that is supposed to be on the top compartment was in the latch so I tried putting the fork back in the top comppartment and it like fell behind it into the top of the glovebox.
10-28-2010, 02:59 PM
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I've removed my entire knee guard/glove box without touching the airbag. To be safe, I disconnected the battery for 30 minutes prior to working on it.
10-28-2010, 03:23 PM
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I went thru that with my glove box door all summer. I put the fork thing back in, tighten the screws, it would seem fine then after a couple uses the fork would fall out again.
To retrieve the fork, if it hasn't gone too far, you might be able to get at by loosening the inside of the glove box. There are 4 or so screws inside that hold the lining in place.
I eventually got the fork to stay in place, fingers crossed.
There is a triangular piece in the latch (#40) that seems to be what is supposed to hold the fork (#38), I removed that and sharpened the part of it that contacts #38. When assembling, wedge a small flat screwdriver or something against #40 so that it is pressing hard on #38 and tighten the screws. Seems to be working for me so far.
I think the latch was designed by an intern or something...
To retrieve the fork, if it hasn't gone too far, you might be able to get at by loosening the inside of the glove box. There are 4 or so screws inside that hold the lining in place.
I eventually got the fork to stay in place, fingers crossed.
There is a triangular piece in the latch (#40) that seems to be what is supposed to hold the fork (#38), I removed that and sharpened the part of it that contacts #38. When assembling, wedge a small flat screwdriver or something against #40 so that it is pressing hard on #38 and tighten the screws. Seems to be working for me so far.
I think the latch was designed by an intern or something...
Ah great now just the glovebox.
What happened was I was driving and all the sudden it popped open and the "fork" that is supposed to be on the top compartment was in the latch so I tried putting the fork back in the top comppartment and it like fell behind it into the top of the glovebox.
What happened was I was driving and all the sudden it popped open and the "fork" that is supposed to be on the top compartment was in the latch so I tried putting the fork back in the top comppartment and it like fell behind it into the top of the glovebox.
10-28-2010, 03:26 PM
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And the tail light was thankfully very simple just finished it although the white "gel" looking tube that connects to the tail light got clipped somehow no Idea how I gently moved the light into place and then I pulled it back and the tubes top was sliced, luckily it wasn't much and was still able to be placed on, where does the gel tube lead anyway?
10-28-2010, 03:27 PM
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I went thru that with my glove box door all summer. I put the fork thing back in, tighten the screws, it would seem fine then after a couple uses the fork would fall out again.
To retrieve the fork, if it hasn't gone too far, you might be able to get at by loosening the inside of the glove box. There are 4 or so screws inside that hold the lining in place.
I eventually got the fork to stay in place, fingers crossed.
There is a triangular piece in the latch (#40) that seems to be what is supposed to hold the fork (#38), I removed that and sharpened the part of it that contacts #38. When assembling, wedge a small flat screwdriver or something against #40 so that it is pressing hard on #38 and tighten the screws. Seems to be working for me so far.
I think the latch was designed by an intern or something...
To retrieve the fork, if it hasn't gone too far, you might be able to get at by loosening the inside of the glove box. There are 4 or so screws inside that hold the lining in place.
I eventually got the fork to stay in place, fingers crossed.
There is a triangular piece in the latch (#40) that seems to be what is supposed to hold the fork (#38), I removed that and sharpened the part of it that contacts #38. When assembling, wedge a small flat screwdriver or something against #40 so that it is pressing hard on #38 and tighten the screws. Seems to be working for me so far.
I think the latch was designed by an intern or something...
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10-28-2010, 03:40 PM
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Open the front trunk, lift up the carpeting. You will see the battery on the right, near your feet. Disconnect the negative/ground/black cable from the battery. Then wait 30 minutes for the electrical charge to diminish. Then you are good to proceed.
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The Tube you clipped is a necessary piece, it runs to the center panel and from there to the air intake. It prevents the taillights from fogging due to moisture accumulation.
You don't need the specific Porsche tube, any rubber tubing of the proper size will work, but I'd replace it as soon as possible to prevent moisture and possible shorts to the lights - you want people to know when you're braking etc.
Cheers!
You don't need the specific Porsche tube, any rubber tubing of the proper size will work, but I'd replace it as soon as possible to prevent moisture and possible shorts to the lights - you want people to know when you're braking etc.
Cheers!
10-28-2010, 06:36 PM
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The Tube you clipped is a necessary piece, it runs to the center panel and from there to the air intake. It prevents the taillights from fogging due to moisture accumulation.
You don't need the specific Porsche tube, any rubber tubing of the proper size will work, but I'd replace it as soon as possible to prevent moisture and possible shorts to the lights - you want people to know when you're braking etc.
Cheers!
You don't need the specific Porsche tube, any rubber tubing of the proper size will work, but I'd replace it as soon as possible to prevent moisture and possible shorts to the lights - you want people to know when you're braking etc.
Cheers!
Also: how hard is it to remove the passenger seat and install it? Theres not alot of room to tinker with the glovebox its quite cramped.
10-28-2010, 09:55 PM
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Well its not cut or anything theres a slight nip but it still fits fine over the tube so is it necessary? To be honest I have no idea where it leads and it looks like something I might not be able to do myself replacing it.
Also: how hard is it to remove the passenger seat and install it? Theres not alot of room to tinker with the glovebox its quite cramped.
Also: how hard is it to remove the passenger seat and install it? Theres not alot of room to tinker with the glovebox its quite cramped.
Good luck!
10-29-2010, 12:08 AM
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The seats are a breeze - 6 Allen head bolts hold it in. Scooter the seat all the way back and you'll see the front 2 (one on each slider). Then, slide the seat all the way forward, tilt the seatback forward, and you'll see the remaining 4 (2 on each slider). When you pull the seat out, make sure anddisconnect the electrical connectors under the seat before you rip them out!
Good luck!
Good luck!
I thought this stuff was going to be alot more intricate
