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Old May 27, 2015 | 12:57 AM
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What am I looking at here?

Just curious what's under these circular hatches under my back seat. Service advisor says they're access ports to the arc reactors that power the engine, but that can't be right.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 07:13 AM
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I'm not sure but i'd think it was an access port to the fuel filter.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by triniexr
I'm not sure but i'd think it was an access port to the fuel filter.
I confirm. See attached.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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Pretty sure that's where you're supposed to keep your weed.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 10:52 AM
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Pretty sure that's where you're supposed to keep your weed.
Very glad to see that you're feeling better.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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I laughed really hard at the arc reactor....
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Old May 31, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike5215
Pretty sure that's where you're supposed to keep your weed.
........wouldn't it smell like fuel then? Fuel flavored ganja does not sound tasty.
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