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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 04:04 PM
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How do you get that darn box out? The GIAC instructions say forward and up. I assume forward means toward the front of the car. It ain't workin'. Suggestions?
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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 04:44 PM
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Default Re: Tip chip install - Help!
How far have you got?

Remove black plastic cover in plenumb chamber
disconnect wiring from ecu
remove spring clip retainer for ECU
remove ECU
remove torx screws from ECU

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Ram <ul><li><a href="http://www.s4-audi.com">http://www.s4-audi.com</a</li></ul>
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Default Try lifting up first, then forward. Use a little force.
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/kris_j_hansen/TipChip.htm">My own little Tech Tip</a>
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what year car? I'm interested to see how it affects the DBW cars...
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Great write-up and pics. Thanks! Got it out and packed up to go.
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No problem. Got it out. Now I hope it goes back in easy.... Thanks to all
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