Date:         Tue, 30 May 2000 15:37:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Dave C <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
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From:         Dave C <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: AFM repair
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on 5/30/2000 1:35 PM, McComas_Glenn at mccomas@SHORE.INTERCOM.NET wrote:

> Some few weeks ago there was a post concerning ways to repair the AFM,
> which involved moving the PC board slightly, to provide a new place
> for the wiper arm to contact.
> 
> The AFM which I am looking at has its cover epoxied in place, as part
> of what appears to be the original manufacturing process.
> 
> Any hints on removing the cover in a 'minimally destructive' manner??
> 
> Thanx
> Glenn
> Queenstown, MD
> 
Now, I've never done this personally but heard it described several times.
Also, my old AFM had been "convertable" from the time I bought the van.

1st­remove the AFM from the engine
2nd­use a sharp blade to start removing the adhesive around the cover
3rd­turn the unit upside down on a flat surface
4th­use a wide flat blade, (putty knife?) work around the cover while
simultaniously pushing down on the cover and using the housing to pull the
opposite direction
5th­do this until the cover releases

Cheers,
Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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