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Evap skid plate

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Old May 12, 2009 | 05:19 AM
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Default Evap skid plate

I received my Benchmark skid plate for the evap cooler and realized you need to disconnect all of the lines going into it in order to get the skid plate in place. I have no idea how these clip work, and wa afraid to mess around with them for fear I would break them.
Anyone out there that can tell me how to accomplish this. I am laying on my back in my garage to do this, so even with the Jeep on jack stands, there is not alot of room to experiment.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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No need to disconnect any of the hoses. Just remove the 3 bolts, unclick the 2-pin electrical connector and slide the skid over the canister. Then reinstall the 3 bolts, tighten, and reconnect the electrical connector.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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Exactly... it is about a 10 minute process and very easy. Here is the write up I did on it:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/benchmark-designs-evap-skid-plate-82821/

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Old May 13, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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I want to thank all of you who reponded to my evap questions. I got it installed last night and the only problem I had was being able to get to the two front bolts to torque them. I can cinch them down pretty good with just my ratchet, but cannot get my torque wrench in there.
Again, I thank you for your help.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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throw a little loctite on the bolts for a warm and fuzzy.... I didn't use a torque wrench... congrats on the new skid.
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