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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]]
[[Image:Remove the front undertray step 4.jpg|thumb|left|Topside of front undertray from Elise S2]]
The front undertray needs to be removed for a variety of reasons such as to [[replace the anti-roll bar]],
This undertray is very important as it brings rigidity to the whole front of the car.
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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
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* The rear three screws are secured with [http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_uk/index.cfm Loctite].


== Refitting ==
== Refitting ==
Not easy to refit on your own, in fact, also impossible.
Not easy to refit without positioning yourself under the car.


# From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell.
# From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell.
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# Key the rear of the undertray into the lip.
# Key the rear of the undertray into the lip.
# Replace all 12 screws.
# 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
Topside of front undertray from Elise S2


Procedure

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Refitting

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Not easy to refit without positioning yourself under the car.

  1. From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell.
    • Make sure it's the right way up!
  2. Key the rear of the undertray into the lip.
  3. Replace all 12 screws.
    • The rear three screws are secured with Loctite.