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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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rear hard storage lid installation ???

Didn't there use to be a thread on how to install one of these
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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From: Buckley AFB, CO / Crestview, FL
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also wondering. I got one sitting in my closet that I need to put in my car.
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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I know you'll have to change your plastic trim panel behind the tail lights.There is a ledge on the the panel that the lid rest on.That your car wont have if the lid was not optioned.There are two studs per side welded to the sheet metal.That the door hinge bolts to.Then you have the lock.On the sheet metal behind the tail lights ther may or may not be two holes that the palstic lock catch bolts to(after you mount the plastic trim piece).
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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I installed one in my Formula, all I did was use 4 Large, but short, self tapping screws to mount the cover, after I fit it and marked the holes, I used a drill bit with Masking tape on it so it didn't go too deep.

You also will need the back panel as well, as they are specific to the covers, and the cover sits on a ledge with rubber bumpers, and has the hole for the latch assembly.



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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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i want to put one in my car, i have the cover & the rear panel but i don't have any of the hardware/brackets, is it still poosible???
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by MNformula350
I installed one in my Formula, all I did was use 4 Large, but short, self tapping screws to mount the cover, after I fit it and marked the holes, I used a drill bit with Masking tape on it so it didn't go too deep.
Do you remember what length screws you used?
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