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Mechanical Sub-Categories

Drivetrain (Engine/Trans)     Other


Mechanical: Drivetrain (Engine/Trans)


        Quick-clean throttlebody

        *Less work, perfectly adequate for most fixes and troubleshooting*

        Thoroughly Clean throttlebody & IAC

        *More work, makes sure things are totally cleaned, should stay clean longer*


 

        Remove the Stock Intake System

        (Airbox Lid - Throttlebody)
 


 

          Remove Throttlebody

       
 


 

          Check the torque axis mount (TAM)

 

 


 

          Replace the torque axis mount (TAM)

 

 


 

          Remove / Install Tranaxle Mount

 

 


 

           Replace Thermostat

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Serpentine Belt

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Serpentine Belt Tensioner

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Starter

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Valve Cover (DOHC)

 

 


Mechanical: Other


 

         Remove / Install Shifter Assembly (Manual Transmission)

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Automatic Gear Selector

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Brake Pedal

      

 


 

           HVAC Control Disassembly

 

 


 

           Wiper Arm Repair

 

 


 

           Remove / Install AC Condenser Hose

 

 


 

           Open Hood with a Broken Cable

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Parking Brake Lever C-Clip

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Recirculation Damper Motor

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Manual Window Crank Handle

 

 


 

           Replace Fuel Filter

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Ignition Lock Cylinder

 

 


Electrical Sub-Categories

Switches and Controls     Lighting     Sensors     Other


Electrical: Switches and Controls


 

           Remove / Install Instrument Cluster

 

 


 

           Remove the Power Window Switch

 

 


 

           Power window switch repair

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Sunroof Switch

          

 


 

            Repair Map Light Switch

 

 


 

           HVAC Control Disassembly

 

 


Electrical: Lighting


 

            Remove / Install Tail Lights

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Map Light Cover

          

 


 

            Remove / Install Map Light Assembly

           

 


 

            Replace Map Light Bulb

           

 


 

            Remove / Install Dome Light

 

 


 

            Dome Light Repair

 

 


Electrical: Sensors


          Replace the ECTS

 


 

          Replace the IAT

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Manifold Oxygen Sensor

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Crank Position Sensor (CPS)

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Door Sensor

 

 


Electrical: Other


 

             Disable the airbags

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Airbag

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Starter

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Engine Cooling Fan Motor

 

 


 

           Remove / Install HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

 

 


Exterior Sub-Categories

Body Panels     Lighting     Other


Exterior: Body Panels


 

            Remove / Install the Outer Door Panel

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Front Fender

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Rear Quarter Panel

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Front Bumper Cover

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Front Bumper

 

 


 

           Open Hood with a Broken Cable

 

 


Exterior: Lighting


 

            Install / Remove Headlights

 

 


 

            Install / Remove Corner Light

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Tail Lights

 

 


Exterior: Other


 

            Remove Outside Mirror

 

 


 

            Remove door handles

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Spoiler

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Windshield Wiper Arms

 

 


 

           Wiper Arm Repair

 

 


Interior Sub-Categories

Switches     Shifters     Lighting     Trim: Dash    Trim: Console     Trim: Other     Seating     Other


Interior: Switches


 

            Remove / Install Sunroof Switch

         

 


 

            Repair Map Light Switch

 

 


 

           Power window switch repair

 

 


 

           Remove the Power Window Switch

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Brake Pedal

          

 


 

           HVAC Control Disassembly

 

 


Interior: Shifters


 

            Remove manual transmission shift knob (without hurting yourself!)

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Automatic Transmission Gear Selection Handle

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Shifter Assembly (Manual Transmission)

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Automatic Gear Selector

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Shift Boot (Manual Transmission)

 

 


Interior: Lighting


 

            Remove / Install Map Light Assembly

          

 


 

            Repair Map Light Switch

 

 


 

            Replace Map Light Bulb

           

 


 

            Remove / Install Map Light Cover

         

 


 

            Remove / Install Dome Light

 

 


 

            Dome Light Repair

 

 


Interior: Trim: Dash


 

           Remove / Install Instrument Cluster

 

 


 

             Disable the airbags

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Airbag

 

 


 

            Remove / Install the Lower Steering Column Panel ('95-'99 Interior)

 

 


 

            Remove the Dashboard Cover

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Glove Box

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Center Vents

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Ignition Lock Cylinder

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Defrost Vent Duct

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Recirculation Damper Motor

 

 


 

           Remove / Install HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

 

 


Interior: Trim: Console


 

            Install / Remove Center Armrest

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Center Console

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Cupholders

 

 


 

            Install / Remove Rear Center Console (all SC models)

 

 


Interior: Trim: Other


 

            Remove / Install Interior Door Trim

 

 


 

            Remove / Install A-Pillar Trim

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Driver's C-Pillar Trim

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Driver's Upper Seatbelt Reel Cover

            ('99-'00 3 door coupe only)

 


 

            Remove the Inner Door Panel

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Lower Door Trim - Passenger Side

            ('97-'02 coupes)

 


 

            Remove / Install Lower Door Trim - Driver Side

            ('99-'02 3 door coupes)

 


 

            Remove / Install Sun Visors

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Triangular Trim

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Third Brake Light Cover

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Clothes Hooks

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Assist Handle

 

 


Interior: Seating


 

            Remove / Install Front Seats

 

 


 

            Remove rear seat back

 

 


 

            Remove rear seat base

 

 


Interior: Other


 

            Remove / Install Carpet

 

 


 

           Door check removal

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Rear View Mirror

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Lower Seatbelt Mount Bar

 

 


 

            Remove / Install Ceiling Mount Handle

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Manual Window Crank Handle

 

 


 

           Remove / Install Interior Door Handle

 

 


Mod Sub-Categories

Interior     Exterior     Other


 

          Check the torque axis mount (TAM)

 

 


 

           Differential Pin Inspection

 

 


 

           Check Recirculation Vent

 

 


 

           Troubleshoot Fuel Pump

 

 


 

           Check for Debris at Evaporator Core

 

 


 

           Check Crank Position Sensor (CPS)

 

 


 

           "Poor Man's" Load Test

 

 


 

           Check Blower Motor Amperage Draw

 

 


 

           Check OBD2 Connector

 

 


 

           Test the Engine Cooling Fan

 

 


 

           Air Conditioning Troubleshooting

 

 


 

            Check Disk Brake Pad Thickness

           

 



 

           Oil Change

 

 


 

           Oil Change Tip

 

 


 

           Oil Change Through the Wheel Well

 

 


 

           Replace Fuel Filter

 

 


 

            Replace Map Light Bulb

           

 


 

            Check Disk Brake Pad Thickness

           

 


 

            Lugnut Tip

           

 


Mod Sub-Categories

Interior     Exterior     Other


Mods: Interior


 

             Express Sunroof Switch

 

 


 

            Chop-Top Short Shifter (Manual Transmission)

 

 


 

            Magnet-held trash bin

 

 


 

            Rattletrapping - Noisy Stereo Head Unit Faceplate

 

 


 

             Swapping Rear Seats Between Sedans and Coupes

            

 


 

             Install Cruise Control in a non-cruise model

            

 


Mods: Exterior


 

            Custom Tail Lights (Redding Out, Tinting, Rewiring, Custom Paint)

           

 


 

            Repaint Windshield Wiper Arms

 

 


 

            Corner Light Blinker Mod

 

 


Mods: Other

 


 

         Install Adjustable Strut Tower Bar

 

 


 

         Install Non-Adjustable Strut Tower Bar

 

 


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