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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Dumb Horn Cap Question
admittedly this is a really dumb question which shows my level of technical skill.

how do I remove the horn cap on my '85 gsl-se?

help!!!!
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Pull.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Peel it back. It has a rubber cover that clips over a metal plate. The metal plate is 1/4" smaller than the cap, so you have to pry at the outer 1/4" of rubber.
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Originally Posted by Sgt Fox
Peel it back. It has a rubber cover that clips over a metal plate. The metal plate is 1/4" smaller than the cap, so you have to pry at the outer 1/4" of rubber.

thanks.

sure glad I admitted from the start how dumb this was
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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you may want to disconnect the battery before attempting......
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I pull it back with my fingers tips. If it's really stuck, use the side of a stiff back putty knife and work your way around.
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