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How to Install the Roadmaster Base Plate on a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport

Today on our 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, we'll be installing the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit With Removable Arms, part number 3151-1A. We'll first go ahead and open the hood. Here across the front we need to remove the cover. There are multiple fasteners that will need to be removed. Once we have all the fasteners removed, we'll go ahead and take the cover off and set it aside for… see more >

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