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Forum: Exterior and Interior How-To

How-To documents covering all Aesthetic, Body and Interior FAQ, including Interior Electrical

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Welcome

    Welcome to the How-To forums. This section contains how-to files for performing maintenance procedures and aesthetic modifications. A large...

    Started by rouar, 09-27-2011 05:31 PM
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  2. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Exterior and Interior - Table of Contents

    This is a list of modification and maintenance procedures that are NOT explicitly for either the Zetec, or the Duratec. Please note: There MAY BE...

    Started by Ray, 10-04-2006 11:32 PM
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  1. 98+ CSVT CLOCKS/PATS Install with Pictures

    Applies if not to all, most of the contours with a PATS light already and common harnesses/colors. I will post pictures now explaining all the...

    Started by naujcdl, 05-18-2013 10:21 PM
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  2. Sunroof cover - fix broken tabs

    went to change dome light bulb and the sunroof motor cover broke where it screws on the roof. I decided to make sure that cant happen again. ...

    Started by ukravit, 10-12-2011 07:57 PM
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    04-21-2013 01:21 AM Go to last post
  3. How To: Turn Signal Switch and Flasher Repair/Replace

    TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPAIR AND REPLACE This is a super easy repair! Symptoms: On my car the symptom was an intermittent failure of the turn...

    Started by ToPassUnnoticed, 09-15-2010 10:29 PM
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    03-29-2013 04:49 PM Go to last post
  4. Post Fog light with parking lights mod

    Here is a write up on how to make the fog lights work with the parking lights. Things you will need. Wire strippers Razor blade Soldering...

    Started by 95_Mystique, 10-30-2011 08:34 PM
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    02-18-2013 09:22 PM Go to last post
  5. HOW-TO: Custom Gauges

    Photo tutorial on making your own gauges Special thanks to savior, he gave me the idea and did a lot of the original work with files If Anyone...

    Started by 98Mystique2, 12-31-2010 04:18 PM
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    02-08-2013 01:12 AM Go to last post
  6. Fixing difficult to open doors.

    My car finally started having difficulty opening both front doors much like several folks have experienced already. Read through the posts and dug...

    Started by andreslobo, 05-07-2011 02:33 PM
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    01-25-2013 11:53 AM Go to last post
  7. Longer wheel stud part #s when using spacers

    This is a good guide for wheel studs when you add a 3mm-10mm spacer to your Contour/Mystique. Stock: KNURL DIAMETER: 13.08mm LENGTH: 42mm...

    Started by blu_fuz, 06-14-2011 11:55 AM
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    01-04-2013 04:06 PM Go to last post
  8. The ONLY trunk lid strut removal How-To! Video inside.

    Don't listen to what anyone else tells you, this is the easiest way to do this. Repeat the process for the other side and do the reverse process to...

    Started by blu_fuz, 01-03-2010 02:00 PM
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  9. How-To: shine up your headlights

    Very easy, but time consuming to really do it right. Well worth the effort, though, and a very enjoyable result. Your headlights may look like...

    Started by ghent96, 12-27-2010 11:22 PM
    fuzzy, hazy, headlights, refinish, shine
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    01-02-2013 03:11 AM Go to last post
  10. Sunroof cover - fix broken tabs

    i have recently figured out a way to fix your broken sunroof cover with as litte, time and effort, as possible! Mikey P came by my house today and...

    Started by SICILIANSVT82, 03-31-2012 03:06 PM
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  11. How To: Blower Motor Resistor

    The purpose of this writeup is to provide a pictorial guide for replacing the blower motor resistor pack. It is applicable to all years, both Ford &...

    Started by offthewallds, 04-10-2011 06:01 PM
    blower motor, fan, fan relay, high, resistor
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    10-03-2012 03:52 PM Go to last post
  12. Emergency brake boot repair

    How To: Generalized procedure to reconnect the broken tabs on the emergency brake boot. Parts & Tools Required: Center column, Emergency brake...

    Started by squeek, 09-20-2012 02:30 PM
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  13. How to: Install aftermarket keyless entry

    My 95 Contour GL has power locks and windows, but, no keyless entry. I purchsed a keyless entry system off ebay for under 20 bucks new and shipped. ...

    Started by dpmeeks, 05-14-2012 10:40 AM
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    05-23-2012 09:34 PM Go to last post
  14. How-To: Yellow Fogs

    This is my first how-to on something that interested me. I hope this helps someone else here. Pretty basic, but I am proud of it :D. Final goal...

    Started by blu_fuz, 03-30-2009 11:12 PM
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    05-11-2012 03:00 PM Go to last post
  15. walmart platinum burner install how-to and walkthrough

    Step 1: Removing the weather shield. Remove weather shield from bottom of car by removing the 9 torx screws and washers, and then pulling off. 5 are...

    Started by mnewxcv, 09-07-2009 08:44 PM
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  16. How-To: 15 Minute De-knauberizing...

    There are a couple of How-To's and threads about this subject, but none with photo's and none as simple as the method I discovered today. This method...

    Started by imstock, 06-20-2010 05:29 PM
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    04-27-2012 07:41 PM Go to last post
  17. How to: Add Traction Control to an SVT Contour

    First, let me start by giving credit where credit is due. I got some of my information for this write-up from YOUNEEQSVT in this thread. I've...

    Started by R-code, 04-09-2011 12:43 PM
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    04-27-2012 11:32 AM Go to last post
  18. How-to: Short Shifter Install

    Here is my old Steeda short shifter how to. Same idea for the B&M just skip the parts about the riser plate. edit: this is for cars with the...

    Started by KingpinSVT, 09-05-2006 04:21 PM
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    11-27-2011 01:38 AM Go to last post
  19. How to clear third brake light cover

    This is a detailed write up on how to replace your cracked/weathered or basically old red third brake light with a new stylish smoked, clear, or red...

    Started by JRoX85, 01-01-2011 07:28 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    11-20-2011 03:51 PM Go to last post
  20. Moved: Suggestion Box

    Started by GTO Pete, 08-27-2006 06:25 PM
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