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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Default FTRA install going horribly

Well,, started the install 3 nights ago, and still with no solution. The radiator and AC coil seem to be to far back, and the air lid holder can't bolt on and support them forward. I have no idea what to do about the AC coil/radiator staying too far back. It seems like the cold air duct is too long, and is blocking the air lid holder from successfully holding them and then being able to bolt in. Ill probably get some pics later but I am almost ready to give up
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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Yeah, need pics, kinda hard to follow.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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sounds like something is misaligned
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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agreed. get some pics and I am sure we can help you then. It should slide in and the bottom half goes on from the bottom. Do you have directions? Make sure you went back and double checked all the steps.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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is the condensor on the radiator properly? It just sits in these brckets on all 4 corners. It sounds like your radiator/condensor assembly is not sitting properly. Whatever your problem is, I'm pretty sure it is a simple fix...don't get too discouraged. Pics would help for sure.
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