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Sorry for the terrible pictures. I cannot figure out an easy way to get that nut off. There is no direct shot to it and if I try to get something in from the right side, there’s just too much crap in the way to get anything around the nut, never mind being able to turn it. I got the bottom 2 off, I REALLY hope there’s only 3, because if there’s another one in the top left corner I’m just scraping this idea. Any tips on how to get to that last nut?2431d5570ff606a9c35aed0101485252.jpg

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That one is a PITA. There is only 3. I use a ratcheting box wench with a swivel on it. That helps. I also think having the right extension if using a socket.


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That one is a PITA. There is only 3. I use a ratcheting box wench with a swivel on it. That helps. I also think having the right extension if using a socket.

 

 

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Thanks for the reply! For anyone that stumbles in this with the same problem, I actually got it by getting pissed and yanking things (Which usually never works out). There’s a group of wires that trace the box (there held together in a plastic channel) on the outside.. they clip in. Once you remove that, there’s a U shaped indent on the box that gives you a direct line to the nut. Took me about 4 hours to figure something out they took a minute to accomplish. [emoji2959]

 

 

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Thanks for the reply! For anyone that stumbles in this with the same problem, I actually got it by getting pissed and yanking things (Which usually never works out). There’s a group of wires that trace the box (there held together in a plastic channel) on the outside.. they clip in. Once you remove that, there’s a U shaped indent on the box that gives you a direct line to the nut. Took me about 4 hours to figure something out they took a minute to accomplish. [emoji2959]
 
 
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Shoot. Yes! Forgot about that too! Glad you found it.


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I just disconnected the connectors and I had almost a straight shot for my hand to fit and reach the feeder wire through the boot. I cut a little hole in the nipple on the boot and routed my wires through there. The nipple will lead into a space between the two shells and you just have to feel around to find the leader wire that you used.


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