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    2006 XLR-V Exhaust Bypass Actuator Replacement

    I took the vacuum actuator off this and replaced the factory original with it. Didn’t use the valve part of it.
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    2006 XLR-V Exhaust Bypass Actuator Replacement

    I got one of these off eBay. The vacuum actuator is a bolt in replacement.
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    Replaced Radio/Navigation unit in my 2009

    Assuming you are asking about aftermarket radio install in original faceplate, I used a Metra 95-6511 install kit and did some modifications to the side pieces. Looks good from the front.
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    Help! SHOCKS/STRUTS/CONTROL ARMS

    If you have springs around you shocks, than you some aftermarket setup on there and none of the above advise applies to your situation. XLR come stock with a fiberglass spring that runs across the front (and one across the rear) to the lower control arms. Someone may have replaced this with...
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    stereo volume goes up and down

    Interesting, didn’t know that. But than again, I replaced my head unit about 10 years ago.
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    stereo volume goes up and down

    not that I noticed, but it does change when top is put down. So maybe a switch in the top mechanism someplace.
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    Replaced Radio/Navigation unit in my 2009

    I did the install back in 2014. The metra kit wasn’t available back than. I installed a pioneer nav7200 something. Was their top of the line back then. FM works really well.
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    Replaced Radio/Navigation unit in my 2009

    The metal sill plates are just decorative, there is nothing under them. I just tucked it under the plastic trim by running it along the carpet and than tucking it up under the plastic trim. you can pull the bottom corner of the rear interior panel out enough to run the wire through without...
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    2004 headlight on 2007

    Maybe you could use the 04 housing with some modifications to fit the 07 electronics? The difference is the 07 has headlights that turn with the steering. The 04 doesn’t.
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    Replaced Radio/Navigation unit in my 2009

    I ran the wiring for rear camera down drivers side tucked under the door trim/carpet edge. It’s open into the truck past the door opening. Than ran along the wire bundle along drivers side of the trunk to the truck lid hinge. Up the hinge following the factory wire bundle. Bit of work but you...
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    Trunk Release "button"

    Pressing it should open the truck and raise it like pressing the inside button or key fob button. Take it out and clean it like the door pads. part number 84190614 is different from door pads.
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    Looking for help with Blend Door locations and/or repair.

    Drivers side sensor is just below the start button. System uses a foil roll with holes in it that wined back and forth till the proper patch with the holes for the selected function are aligned.
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    Looking for help with Blend Door locations and/or repair.

    Maybe passenger side sensor? Just a guess but try everything else before considering replacing the heater box. I think they started the assembly line with the heater box and built the car around it.
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    Lenses

    You don’t have to replace the harness but best bet is to splice in a load resistor and mount it away from anything that will melt. Most places that sell the LED bulbs will offer the resisters.
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    Bluetooth in 2009 only?

    Maybe a late 08 model but I can’t confirm that. Could be a modern radio replacement in it. The stock radio does not have car play so no apps. Just wireless phone connection.
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