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Old 10-13-2017, 04:55 PM
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I agree, leave the dehumidifier in , don't mess with the under pads ~ once you're damaged, you're in for a spot of bother .

The door handles are dead easy to swap over, you'll need a long (like 18") #2 Philips head one to loosen the forward screw .

Have a small magnet on hand as it's easy to drop the super short screws and mind the special lock washers ! .

Might as well puff some graphite lube in the key holes now before they get a chance to freeze up . NO OIL, NO WD40 CRAP ! . graphite only . I use liquid graphite .

I'd address the vacuum issues before anything else, you'll be amazed at how much difference it makes in the shifting plus not having to pop the hood to shut it off anymore .
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