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CS user/owner friendliness... (archive)
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Posted by Paul (at MAximill...) more... on January 10, 2001 at 16:48:58:

In Reply to: General Coupe questions posted by laldog on January 07, 2001 at 20:12:56:

As far as removal and installation of suspension and brakes - it's very similar, and the same techniques apply to both models.

As for interior and exterior trim removal / install, you'll find that everything is logical and makes perfect sense - but the overall assemblies are a bit more involved than on the 02.
Remember the 02 was the budget car - and the Coupe was the company's flagship!

example: The 2002 interior door panel pulls right off, once the armrest is removed, but the upper CS panel has tiny screws fixing it to the door, and small screws holding the ashtray on, etc.. etc... This is typical, but once you get in the rhythm and understand the pattern of assembly - they're a cinch.

Now reaching the starter is another story - ugh!

I'll let others warn you about rust, but parts are generally 20% to 50% more expensive than on the 02.

HTH!

Paul
Maximillian Importing Co.


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