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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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a question ?

are there any side vent grill inserts avilable

that do not require taking off the wheel and wheel well
covers??
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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I didn't have to remove my wheels to install mine. I cleaned the area good with alcohol and used a small pick tool to pull and hold in place. Mine have been on for over 4 years with no problems at all.




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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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You can turn the wheel but its much easier to remove the tire. You have to take off the acess panel in the fender then 2 more screws that hold the rubber thing in that you see now. You want to make sure you clean the area really well before you stick on the tape and grill. Its very very easy.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Mine didn't last too long with just the tape. I redid them using clear silicone and a couple dabs of hot glue to hold them until the silicone dried.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by raydawg357
I didn't have to remove my wheels to install mine. I cleaned the area good with alcohol and used a small pick tool to pull and hold in place. Mine have been on for over 4 years with no problems at all.



I didn't remove my wheels either. 6 years and still secure.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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When I installed my side cove screens, I took the wheels off, then the rear lower fender liner and finally the cove block off plate behind the fender liner. Cleaned the area really well and used plenty of double sided tape to secure the screen to the cove opening. Been on there for three years with no problems.
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