Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
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From the push pin stud, measure directly over 2 inches. Place a temporary mark at this location. Refer to Figure 1.
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From the temporary mark, measure directly down 1 inch. See Figure 1. Center punch this new location.
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Using a 2 1/2-inch hole saw, cut a hole in the floor pan at the center punched location. Do this same operation on the passenger side floor pan.
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Proceed to Step 6.
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On Taurus/Sable models, go back to Step 4. On Continental models, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
Cut out front dash absorber in one piece. The cut out section will be reinstalled during assembly.
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Cut out front dash absorber in location and size shown in Figure 2. This will expose a circular stamped recess in the upper floor.
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Measure 1 1/4 inches directly down from the lowest point of the circular stamped recess in the upper floor. See Figure 2. Center punch this
new location.
NOTE:
Continentals have a double layer of sheet metal in the floor pan at this location. Using a 2 1/2-inch hole saw, cut a hole in the floor pan at the center
punched location. Do this same operation on the passenger side floor pan. Refer to Figure 2.
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Proceed to Step 6.
