Subaru E551SXC000 User manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER:
DESCRIPTION:
KIT CONTENTS:
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Note:
CAUTION
This section covers installation of the front bumper under guard.
- Before performing installation, be sure to read this Manual. Perform installation properly
in accordance with the instructions.
- Please refer to the precautions below before beginning work, in order to install this product
safely and accurately. Please also refer to the vehicle Service Manual.
- During installation, take care not to scratch the car body with tools, etc.
- Before starting installation, switch the engine OFF and ensure the parking brake is set.
- The double-sided tape will stick only if pressed. Also, the adhesiveness of the tape will
decrease markedly if it is removed and afxed again. To avoid having to reposition the tape,
afx it after determining its proper position.
- Once afxed, the double-sided tape gradually increases in adhesiveness.
- Avoid washing the car for 24 hours after installing the product.
- When the car must be washed or waxed on the same day that installation was performed,
wait for at least once hour before beginning, and use tape or other material to cover the
areas where double-sided tape is afxed, to prevent contact with water.
- Also take care to not place unreasonable force on installed parts.
- When performing air blowing after installing the product, keep the blower exhaust opening
to at least 300 mm away from the parts. Moving the blower too close may cause parts to
detach.
Front Bumper Under Guard x1 Push In Fastener
x1
Ratchet Fastener
x2
Alcohol Wipe x2
Shop Cloth Neutral detergent
(or cleaning agent)
Needle nose pliers
E551SXC000
TR8 FRONT BUMPER UNDER GUARD
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Preparations
For safe and proper installation, park the vehicle in a at location and set the parking brake.
Use a neutral detergent (or cleaning agent) and shop cloth to wipe the front bumper guard
installation surfaces free of dirt, and let the surfaces dry thoroughly.
Use a shop cloth to clean off any sand or mud on the bumper as well.
- During installation, take care to avoid breakage or warping of car body parts. Refer to your
car’s service manual regarding installation procedures for car body parts.
MEANING OF CHARACTERS
Surface Preparation
Make sure that all installation surfaces (shown below) are clean, free of dirt, grease, and debris. Use a
supplied isopropyl alcohol based wipe (3). Inspect vehicle for damage before installation of front bumper
under guard. Before beginning, vehicle and under guard must be at room temperature. If the temperature is
below 60 F (16 C) or above 110 F (43 C), let vehicle sit indoors until the bumper and under guard are room
temperature.
Alcohol pad
area
Wash area
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Front Molding Installation
Note position of (3) tape liners with tabs on Front Bumper Under Guard.
Use making tape to hold tape leaders to A- surface.
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Prior to installing Under Guard, remove factory installed rivets in (3) locations indicated.
NOTE: The center rivet may be discarded. Retain the two outboard rivets for reinstallation. (See Step 11)
Rivet locations
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Position Front Bumper Under Guard (1) by aligning the rear edge of the Under Guard to the edge of
the bumper. Make sure tape tabs are accessible.
Install one Push In Fastener (3) through slot in
center underside of part and into vehicle.
Install two Ratchet Fasteners (2) through
slots in left and right underside of part and
into vehicle.
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Reach behind factory splash guard to insert inner Ratchet Fastener. NOTE: To position the upper half of
the rivet, the installer needs to push up on the plastic engine under cover and pull down on the bumper.
Reinstall two rivets removed in Step 3.
Cross section of Ratchet Fastener installation.
Front Bumper Guard
Factory engine
under guard
Front
Bumper
inner Ratchet Fastener
outer
Ratchet
Fastener
NOTE: Needle nose pliers should be used
to facilitate proper fastening.
Push
Down
Push
Up
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Verify position of part. Holding part in place,
expose tape adhesive on top ange by pulling
tape tab from end position to end of part.
NOTE: Make sure lower two outer holes are
aligned before pulling tape leader.
Pull tape tabs on two lower anges.
Lift up on top inner edge of bumper fascia
to ensure tape adheres to bumper. Press
into place, applying 30 psi of pressure for a
minimum of 10 seconds. Repeat application
of pressure to all remaining tape locations to
ensure adhesion. Allow 24 hours for maxi-
mum bond.
Re-install the outer (2) rivets removed in Step 3.
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Installation complete.
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