screens install help
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The best tip is if you're using the screen material with the small plastic blocks attached and youre going to fix using two sided tape, make sure the area is clean before you try to fix them on. I used denatured alcohol.
The fog screens are a push fit. You could use two sided tape but I used velcro. Use the indistrial strength and make sure you put enough on. I used 2 pieces at the top and 2 at the bottom. Make sure the velcro pieces line up. As you push it in to place use a piece of stiff paper until it's in and then pull the paper out. Mine have been fixed solid for 4 years.
The rear screens are an easy fit and just push in place. The brake ducts just slot in between the fascia and the duct and the duct holds them in place.
The gill screens are a PITA and I've never really been happy with my fit. Best way is to take the wheel off so you can get in easily. You need to take out the wheel liner and deflector plate. Shape the screen to get a good match on the duct shape. Take some time or it'll pull away after its fitted. Again clean up the edge of the gill before fitting.
The fog screens are a push fit. You could use two sided tape but I used velcro. Use the indistrial strength and make sure you put enough on. I used 2 pieces at the top and 2 at the bottom. Make sure the velcro pieces line up. As you push it in to place use a piece of stiff paper until it's in and then pull the paper out. Mine have been fixed solid for 4 years.
The rear screens are an easy fit and just push in place. The brake ducts just slot in between the fascia and the duct and the duct holds them in place.
The gill screens are a PITA and I've never really been happy with my fit. Best way is to take the wheel off so you can get in easily. You need to take out the wheel liner and deflector plate. Shape the screen to get a good match on the duct shape. Take some time or it'll pull away after its fitted. Again clean up the edge of the gill before fitting.
Last edited by DeeGee; Nov 18, 2007 at 02:06 AM.
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DeeGee pretty much has it covered.
For the gille screens, I tossed the puny foam tape in favor of heavy duty mounting tape. Make sure to clean the mounting surface with alcohol for a good fit.
It is possible to mount them from the outside of the car without removing the wheel. To do this you'll need a set of needlenose pliers and the famed "coathanger tool" For the best fit however, I reccomend mounting them from behind the vent with the wheel off. A pain yes, but it's worth it to make sure you won't have to do it again.
The Front Brake duct vents proved to be the most hassle. They're supposed to fit between the duct opening and bumper. It is doable with the headlights in place if you have small forarms.
For the gille screens, I tossed the puny foam tape in favor of heavy duty mounting tape. Make sure to clean the mounting surface with alcohol for a good fit.
It is possible to mount them from the outside of the car without removing the wheel. To do this you'll need a set of needlenose pliers and the famed "coathanger tool" For the best fit however, I reccomend mounting them from behind the vent with the wheel off. A pain yes, but it's worth it to make sure you won't have to do it again.
The Front Brake duct vents proved to be the most hassle. They're supposed to fit between the duct opening and bumper. It is doable with the headlights in place if you have small forarms.
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For the fog light screens, attach them using velcro. They stay on just fine and can be easily removed for cleaning behind them. Front brake duct screens - put some tape around the opening and then carefully slide the screen in once you push the acordian duct out of the way.
Side screens - remove the access panel on the back of the fender well, remove the plastic cover on the inside and then clean the area for mounting very well. Then just stick on the acrylic blocks with the two sided tape and the screens will be held in place.
Side screens - remove the access panel on the back of the fender well, remove the plastic cover on the inside and then clean the area for mounting very well. Then just stick on the acrylic blocks with the two sided tape and the screens will be held in place.
