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Old 02-28-2008, 11:42 AM
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do you have to pull the intake to change the switch or is there an easier way??
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Old 02-28-2008, 11:57 AM
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got to take the intake off man . not a problem though . it takes a big socket to do so there is not much room .
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thanks that what i thought i just had mine off that what broke it
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I changed mine without taking the intake off, it was a PITA!!! I used a Snap-On socket with a 3" extension.
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he is right you can change it without removing the intake..big socket can't remember the size..but it can be done..
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Ya, you dont have to take the intake off. BTW- I'm needing a BROKEN switch. Anyone help me out?
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I had plenty of room to replace mine without pulling the intake. Theres a special socket that you need tho. I picked mine up form autozone for 7 bucks.
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easy,I am with DONAIMIAN
(Theres a special socket that you need tho.)
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