Remove S2 front clamshell

NOTE: This article is very under construction

Article provides a step-by-step procedure to remove the front clam from an Elise.

The time required is very dependant upon your competance with a spanner and how rusty the bolts are holding the clam on!

The awkward bolts are those just behind the wheels that require the inner wheel arch to be pulled out to get access. Watch for the adjustment revets between clam and mountingpoints (around the lid-aperture). put them back where they were for alignment.

when you get them back in at the end, don't push th rawlnuts through the holes, they will stay rolling around in the sill forever !

Whilst She's Off

There are a few other things that can be improved whilst the front clam is off, such as replacing the radiator, replacing the horn and replacing the radiator fans.

External Links

http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/experience/maintenance/frontclam/clamremoval.html

http://www.lotus-elise.nl/Mods/Clamshell/clamshell.html