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Lithopsian (talk | contribs) the front undertray is a smaller rectangular tray at the well ... front of the car - remove comments that actually apply to the front undertray |
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[[ | {{Infobox Timetools | ||
|time = 5mins | |||
|tools = 8mm Socket | |||
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[[Image:Remove the front undertray step 4.jpg|thumb|left|Topside of front undertray from Elise S2]] | |||
{{clr}} | {{clr}} | ||
==Procedure== | == Procedure == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Remove the front undertray step 1.jpg|Remove the three screws (8mm socket) securing the undertray to the front clamshell | Image:Remove the front undertray step 1.jpg|Remove the three screws (8mm socket) securing the undertray to the front clamshell | ||
Image:Remove the front undertray step 2.jpg| | Image:Remove the front undertray step 2.jpg|This shows the rear lip securing the undertray. | ||
Image:Remove the front undertray step 3.jpg|Remove the nine screws (8mm socket) securing the undertray to the chassis | Image:Remove the front undertray step 3.jpg|Remove the nine screws (8mm socket) securing the undertray to the chassis | ||
Image:Remove the front undertray step 4.jpg|Now slide the undertray forward, so the rear edge drops out of the lip, and then backwards to remove from the car | Image:Remove the front undertray step 4.jpg|Now slide the undertray forward, so the rear edge drops out of the lip, and then backwards to remove from the car | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Refitting == | |||
Not easy to refit without positioning yourself under the car. | |||
# From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell. | |||
#* Make sure it's the right way up! | |||
# Key the rear of the undertray into the lip. | |||
# Replace all 12 screws. | |||
#* The rear three screws are secured with [http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_uk/index.cfm Loctite]. | |||
[[Category:DIY]] | |||
[[Category:Body]] | |||
[[Category:Lotus Elise]] | |||
[[Category:S2]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:58, 5 March 2023
| Time & Tools | |
| Time: | 5mins |
|---|---|
| Tools: | 8mm Socket |
Procedure
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Remove the three screws (8mm socket) securing the undertray to the front clamshell -
This shows the rear lip securing the undertray. -
Remove the nine screws (8mm socket) securing the undertray to the chassis -
Now slide the undertray forward, so the rear edge drops out of the lip, and then backwards to remove from the car
Refitting
[edit | edit source]Not easy to refit without positioning yourself under the car.
- From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell.
- Make sure it's the right way up!
- Key the rear of the undertray into the lip.
- Replace all 12 screws.
- The rear three screws are secured with Loctite.