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[[ | [[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]], | 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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==Procedure== | == Procedure == | ||
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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 | ||
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* The rear three screws are secured with [http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_uk/index.cfm Loctite]. | |||
== Refitting == | |||
Not easy to refit on your own, in fact, also impossible. | |||
# 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. | |||
Revision as of 20:04, 9 September 2006
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.
Procedure
-
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
- The rear three screws are secured with Loctite.
Refitting
Not easy to refit on your own, in fact, also impossible.
- 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.