How to remove electric horns RESOLVED

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4uall
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How to remove electric horns RESOLVED

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Can anyone tell/show me step by step on how to remove these? My man hands seem to be getting in my way. Not looking to pull the rad unless necessary :? Thanks

Was able to pull grill out. (sorry no new photos of horns)

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Freshly painted upper grill by itzebtze, on Flickr

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Newly painted grill installed by itzebtze, on Flickr

I did find this soooooooooo looks like I may have to remove the rad after all :shock: :cry:
http://www.fiatforum.com/spider/142322- ... relay.html
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Re: How to remove electric horns

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I was able to pull my factory horn set by only removing the grill. It helps to have some u-joint socket knuckles and an extension bar. I think pulling the radiator is a bit extreme. :shock: If it's space you need I'd go for pulling the bumper as it's straight forward and a lot "lower risk." You could also loosen the hood hinges and nudge the front edge of the hood out of the way a bit -- put a couple of pencil alignment marks on the hinge placement BEFORE you start unbolting things if you go this route.
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Thanks, I will have to give it another try :? I guess I was all full of Turkey over our Thanksgiving weekend :cry: Ironically I do indeed have all new rubber hoses to put in however, I was going to do that in the spring 8)
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Re: How to remove electric horns RESOLVED

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:twisted: MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :twisted:

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32yr old horns

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After attacking these with a never give up attitude and a clear head, success was had. Was finally able to get my man hands in there and get a 10mm wrench on the nut after applying lots of penetrating oil. The new horns are super loud and I look forward to getting to use them in traffic (when needed).
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