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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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12-volt accessory cover spring

The door that covers the extra 12-volt accessory plugs has a spring that holds it open and closed. I managed to pop the spring off and can't figure out how to get it back on. Any ideas on where I can find a picture / schematic / instructions on how to replace the spring ?

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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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There is another "hinge" like protrusion on the left arm that one side of the spring goes into. On the mounting arm coming off the panel, look for a tiny hole that the other side on the spring goes into.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Thanks... found the hinge point and the hole. Having trouble figuring out where the other part of the spring sits to get it to hold the door open or closed.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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When I replace that whole panel in my truck last weekend, I couldn't find a hole for the other side of the spring on the mounting arm on the new panel. It's a very small hole, barely bigger than the spring wire. Use a flashlight and a inspection mirror to help find it. It's about halfway on the panel mounting arm.
 
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