EATC Repair

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fastblackmerc

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Took some pictures while doing the EATC o-ring replacement.

The OEM o-rings were square and hard (I know... TWSS). Had to break them to get the off.

Pictures of the OEM o-ring (black) and the new silicone o-ring (orange). You might be able to see the OEM o-ring is square, not round.

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O-rings2.jpg


This is how the piston, spring and rod go together.

Assembly.jpg


BTW... I never remove the piston and spring.
 
Would it be possible to ship you mind, and how long could it take to get back. I hate the cold!
 
blkZooM said:
Alright, How do I remove it from the car I don't wanna damage anything
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Open the front passenger side door.

Grasp the center / fax carbon fiber trim, pull towards you.

Work the trim loose as you move towards the steering wheel.

Loosen the trim below the EATC.

Once you have the trim off, disconnect the connector for the clock, if you have a 2003 Marauder, and disconnect the connector for the rear defrost button.

Remove the 4 screws that secure the EATC with a 7mm socket or nutdriver.

Pull out the EATC.

Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors at the rear of the EATC.

Using a 10mm socket or nutdriver, remove the 2 nuts that secure the vacuum connector to the rear of the EATC.

Store the center trim panel in a safe place so it doesn't get damaged.

Plug the vacuum supply hose.

You can drive the car, just no control of the heat or A/C.
 
Will try this within the next couple days hopefully I can send this out as soon as Fri or Mon.

Also thanks for the help..
 
blkZooM said:
Will try this within the next couple days hopefully I can send this out as soon as Fri or Mon.

Also thanks for the help..
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It's easy. The knowledge I lack on cars is only exceeded by the knowledge I lack in Rocket science. I foollowed these directions and it came out easy


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PonyUP said:
It's easy. The knowledge I lack on cars is only exceeded by the knowledge I lack in Rocket science. I foollowed these directions and it came out easy


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His directions were straight to the point, and easy lol. I'm looking forward to doing more business with him in the near future.
 
youve got 500 posts though. youve gotta understand im a total beginner when it comes to car parts and the last thing i wanna do is rip up my rauder just to try and save a few bucks, is this worth trying being as im new to self auto improvement, or should i leave this one to the professionals?
 
1tsamarauder said:
youve got 500 posts though. youve gotta understand im a total beginner when it comes to car parts and the last thing i wanna do is rip up my rauder just to try and save a few bucks, is this worth trying being as im new to self auto improvement, or should i leave this one to the professionals?
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of course it's worth trying! the agony of defeat is always trumped by the sheer satisfaction of completing a project yourself, no matter how small the project. this is a hobby & by doing something yourself, you're gaining the knowledge, skills, & ability to do it again

plus your DIY pen0r gets to grow bigger & you can show it off

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.
 
1tsamarauder said:
youve got 500 posts though. youve gotta understand im a total beginner when it comes to car parts and the last thing i wanna do is rip up my rauder just to try and save a few bucks, is this worth trying being as im new to self auto improvement, or should i leave this one to the professionals?
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The EATC is easy to remove. Just follow my instructions.
 
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