WingsWest Skirts Install Procedure
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1. WingsWest Skirts Install Procedure 1 10 11 12 Raise car on one side using the central jacking point to simultaneously raise the front 8 rear wheels off the ground Remove the wheels 8 block the car appropriately under the front 8 rear jacking points Remove the snap buttons retaining the fender liners to gain access to the forward area of the rear fender well 8 the rear area of the front fender well To remove the buttons push the center in then pull the entire button away Remove original skirts per the service manual It may also be helpful to remove the side air scoops for additional access to bolt at location 3 See the manual http www nsxprime com FAQ Referen 1991servman pdf highlight the box at the bottom that says page 1 of 1420 type in page 885 Enter to take you to the specific section Drill 1 8 holes in the fenders per the locations in the illustrations drill from the underside The locations are not critical at this stage space them appropriately With a helper hold the new WW skirt in position finding the best fit location The skirt may be slightly long decide for best location by aligning interface of the front of the rear fender transition rather than just centering for equal length at front amp rear Holding the skirt in its final position mark through the rear most hole 1 from inside the fender well to locate the corresponding position for that hole in the skirt You can use the2. drill bit simply by hand to accomplish this Retract the skirt amp drill through the hole in the marked position Enlarge the hole in the fender at location 1 to accommodate minimal clearance for your fixing screw the screw should drop freely through the hole you don t want the screw threading into the fender only the skirt Re align the skirt as in step 5 and secure in position by inserting a self tapping screw hex head preferred down from inside the fender well through into the skirt Verify the position of the skirt is in the optimal position 4 only if appropriate continue then mark the other locations remove the screw from position 1 amp drill the remaining holes in the skirt Screw hole for position 3 is awkward to get to to mark this used a small right angled Allen key to just mark the position by scratching the surface through the hole in the fender For position 3 it will be necessary to use a bolt rather than a screw after removing the skirt drill a larger through hole in it for this location which will accommodate a tight fit for a suitable bolt say M6 x 20mm Thread the bolt through from the underside of the skirt Enlarge hole 3 in the bottom of the fender to a clearance hole for the bolt Test fit the skirt one more time securing only by the screws 8 bolt at this stage Install a nut 4 washer onto the bolt inside the fender at location 3 It is possible to reach the bolt from the underside with a socket 8
3. extension Validate the alignment if it is not perfect it may be necessary to enlarge the holes in the fender NOT the skirt to enable the skirt to be repositioned slightly Close the door to ensure you are satisfied with the gap between the door 8 the skirt It may sag a little in the center due to unsupported weight 8 you should hold it up if necessary to validate alignment that sag will be eliminated when you secure with the tape be sure to account for this when you are ready to stick it in place Once satisfied with the final alignment remove the skirt one more time amp prepare the appropriate car body surfaces with the adhesion promoter per the WW instructions 13 14 15 16 17 Locate the skirt into position with the screws a bolt at location 3 loosely fastened Only when you are completely satisfied with the position access the center of the length of the skirt 8 pull away only enough to access the tape Remove tape from the center to each of the ends 8 press firmly into position again per the WW instructions THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES Finish up the skirt assembly by securing the screws 8 the nut washer to pull the skirt up tightly against the fenders at front 8 rear Close the door 8 hopefully admire your finished perfectly aligned skirt To complete the job a modification is reguired to install the sill plates there are no corresponding holes in the WW skirt personally just cut off the tabs on the p
4. late amp used additional tape in conjunction with the tabs for the rocker panel If vou decide to be really creative you can make the appropriate slots in the skirts Re install the fender liners after cleaning up nicely with your favorite plastic vinyl dressing mount the wheels remove the blocks 8 jack 8 remember to finish up to torque the lugs to 80 Fender Screw Skirt 4 Es a AN
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