To remove the spare tire on a Mercury Mariner insert the jack handle into the hole provided on the rear bumper of the vehicle. Turn the jack handle clockwise to lower the spare from underneath the vehicle.
FIRST REMOVE THE WHEEL.THEN REMOVE THE TWO BOLTS HOLDING THE CALIPER TO THE BRACKET.THEN REMOVE THE TWO BOLTS TO REMOVE BRACKET. REVERSE TO REINSTALL.
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I recently purchased a new 2009 Malibu. Because it appeared that a special tool is needed to unscrew the three fasteners, I requested the dealer to have their bodyshop remove the license plate bracket. The bodyshop apparently had to drill the fasteners out.
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First,disconnect the battery.Remove tire.Set jack stands on frame not control arm you will be removing the steering knuckle for this job.Remove inner fender well.Remove brake caliper,brake caliper mounting bracket,rotor,remove lower balljoint nut,remove knuckle to strut bolts,remove abs sensor from knuckle,seep rate knuckle from lower balljoint
The alternator is located behind the inner fender well on the passenger side. Must remove tire and splash guard to see it.
Turns out, the directions are in the user's manual! But, since I didn't look there, and to save others from having to look it up, here's how to do it (for a 2004 525i):Insert a screwdriver or key into the slot in the license plate bulb bracket and slide the bracket to the right until the left edge drops out of its latched positionThen, with your fingers you should be able to slide the bracket to the left to release the right edge of the bracket My license plate frame obstructed the right edge of the bracket a little, so I had to remove the left screw attaching it to the car, and screwed it back in after the bulb bracket was reinstalledWith a slight wiggle, the bracket should drop all the way down, allowing you to easily get to the bulb and replace itReverse the steps to replace the bracket
To remove the rivets that hold the ignition coil to the bracket: 1. Use a file or grinder to remove the head of the rivet on the bracket. 2, Use a suitable punch and drive the body of the rivet out of the bracket.
remove belt, remove alternator plugs, then bolts. pull out alternator. then undo bolts for bracket and remove.
You will need a ratchet and a socket to remove it. You get under the rear of the truck and you will see the bolt and bracket holding the tire in place. Remove the bolt and the bracket hinges downward. You will need a ratchet and a socket to remove it. You get under the rear of the truck and you will see the bolt and bracket holding the tire in place. Remove the bolt and the bracket hinges downward.
There are 3 wing nuts holding the headlight bracket. Remove these and unplug wire going to headlight. Remove bracket from van and then the headlight can be removed from bracket.