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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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got to put these in today. the brake duct and side vent grille mesh inserts i bought from CCA Corvette Parts




lift car. from under car, remove the brake duct access panels.

left and right side remove the five screws with a 9/32 socket.

left panel


right panel


next is to pull back on the brake ducts. work the grille inserts into the front of the ducts. this works easier from the outside. use one hand to hold the brake duct from under.

left side


right side


apply the supplied clear silicone to the mesh on the front side to adhere it to the bumper. push the brake duct into place making sure the mesh grille is touching the bumper. reinstall the access panels. lower car.

looks like this


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side vent install

lift car and remove the front tires. next, remove the access panels on the rearward side of the fenderwells with a 9/32" socket.

left side


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under the car will be three screws located here:



next is to remove the vent panel you can see through the holes by removing these two screws with a 9/32" socket



this is the fun part. smear the clear silicone around the opening of the vent from the inside. hold the mesh in place and smear more on the mesh and inner part of the vent hole from the backside. find something to hold the vent in place. i wedged a metal tube i had on the mesh to the fender. you can see it on the pics below. if not, you'll be holding it there for at least 15-20 minutes. takes some patience here.

left side inside fender



right side inside fender



once done, reinstall the vent plastic and access panels. reinstall tires and lower car.

looks like this. ENJOY!!

left side vent



right side

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Are these then stainless or the electrochrome ones? I know I want silver ones just dont know how bright I want that silver to be.
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Looks great!
I've got these to fit too.. Some for the rear as well.. Thanks for posting
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