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Old 07-21-2004, 10:04 AM   #20 (permalink)
carlh94
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Date registered: Mar 2004
Vehicle: '04 W 211E 55
Location: Illinois
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RE: Sweet, can't wait.

I collected the pedals yesterday, and timed how long they took to install.
It was exactly 7 minutes, with the emergency brake and footbrake covers going on with no problems or "popped" rubber inserts.
I used a pair of right angle long nose pliers to compress the pin on the accelerator assembly, and it pulled right out, then used the new pin that came with the accelerator set to reinstall after sliding the accelerator cover over the pedal.
Although it was a warm day, I think this helped as the rubbers were more pliable. An old trick is to immerse the rubber in hot, soapy, water for a couple of minutes. This increases the pliability of the rubber, and the soap content provides lubrication during installation. Also, it dries up easily, and leaves no mess.
Will post pictures later, but they look great.
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