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494 hits | 43.46 KB | Posted: 11/19/06
The basic components of the universal-fit XJ/MJ clinometer including the sheet of paper.
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clinometer02.jpg
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Needle in place. Note that it's important to use the 'New Car' scented trees - other aromas are not accurate enough.
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clinometer03.jpg
486 hits | 24.02 KB | Posted: 11/19/06
Detail showing the modifications to the paper.
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clinometer04.jpg
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Overall shot of the finished item.
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clinometer05.jpg
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Detail shot of the finished item.
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clinometer06.jpg
547 hits | 48.75 KB | Posted: 11/19/06
How to identify your local Pep Boys store. Individual XJs, MJs, and stores may vary in appearance, location, and specification.
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414 hits | 23.76 KB | Posted: 12/19/06
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xm_install_01.jpg
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Mounting location of XM receiver. It's held in place with industrial velcro; attaching the audio cables and control unit cable before putting it in is a lot easier than trying to do it afterwards.
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xm_install_02.jpg
412 hits | 57.62 KB | Posted: 12/21/06
First attempted mounting location of the interface box that talks to the stereo. Didn't work out too well; ended up relocating the box.
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xm_install_03.jpg
387 hits | 67.49 KB | Posted: 12/21/06
Everything in place and excess cabling neatly zip-tied up. Having to later relocate the interface box to a location where it could reach the head unit was annoying.
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xm_install_04.jpg
528 hits | 57.62 KB | Posted: 12/21/06
Disaster; the AI-Net cable is about eight inches too short to reach the head unit. Ended up moving the interface box as the only extension leads I could find were way too long.
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xm_install_05.jpg
361 hits | 70.28 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Detail showing the routing of the antenna lead through the grommet that carries the wiring for the wiper motor from the engine bay to the cowl.
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xm_install_06.jpg
402 hits | 47.16 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Antenna in place against the windshield seal; this is just a test-fit without it permanently stuck in place. Note that the wiring to the antenna itself is not exposed.
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xm_install_07.jpg
660 hits | 63.31 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Antenna in place against the windshield seal; the backing from the adhesive has been removed and it's now permanently mounted. Note that the wiring to the antenna itself is not exposed.
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xm_install_08.jpg
392 hits | 44.55 KB | Posted: 12/25/06
Detail showing the grommet around the hood release cable (look to the left of the plug in the bulkhead) that was removed to drop the antenna into the cabin.
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xm_install_09.jpg
421 hits | 64.83 KB | Posted: 12/26/06
This was the second attempt at making it all fit. Note the yellow zipties along the bottom edge of the glove box aperture: they're used to route the audio outputs and interface box cable.
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xm_install_10.jpg
449 hits | 70.79 KB | Posted: 12/26/06
Where the interface box ultimately ended up. I was trying to avoid using this location if at all possible, but it ended up being the only feasible option. Note that the audio cables and lead to the tuner just make it.
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xm_install_11.jpg
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Success! All that remains to be done at this point is to activate my subscription.
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421 hits | 55.95 KB | Posted: 1/4/07
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damage_painted_01.jpg
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Trail damage after cleanup and repainting, 01/20/07.
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388 hits | 36.67 KB | Posted: 1/20/07
Trail damage after cleanup and repainting, 01/20/07.
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Trail damage after cleanup and repainting, 01/20/07.
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