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Feb 2, 2009 | 06:59 AM

#41

Mandy

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Like anything else, probably need to replace once a year. Catching leaves, that's the point, instead of getting into our radiator, it stops it!

I am going to replace mine and will post DIY.

Feb 9, 2009 | 04:36 PM

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Here we go, did my mesh wirereplacement this weekend while draining and filling the coolant and tire rotation:

This is the HD mesh, comparing the old and new.

Feb 9, 2009 | 04:37 PM

#43

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Here's what you need to take out to access the air dam where you need to slide in your mesh:

Feb 9, 2009 | 04:38 PM

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These are the screw-bolt locations:

Feb 9, 2009 | 04:38 PM

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Here are the screw access points:

Feb 9, 2009 | 04:39 PM

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Finally, here's your access on the left side, need to unbolt the trim so you can reach in and hold the nut for the screw:

Done!!!

Feb 9, 2009 | 04:40 PM

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Re-install cowl. Enjoy your mesh wire air dam protector!

Feb 13, 2009 | 11:00 AM

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here is one

Feb 13, 2009 | 12:02 PM

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Mandy

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WOW!!!!!!

I really like that.....how did you do it?

Feb 13, 2009 | 01:43 PM

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Looks great!

Feb 16, 2009 | 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

WOW!!!!!!

I really like that.....how did you do it?

did it like 2 years ago dont really remember, i used same home depo gutter guard, for the lines around is the chrome you use for door edges, and the chrome lines its the chrome molding.

Feb 16, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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Where did you get the door edges and chrome moldings...thanks.

Feb 16, 2009 | 12:12 PM

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Where did you get the door edges and chrome moldings...thanks.

Autozone, Pep Boys, Advanced Auto, etc.

Aug 1, 2012 | 03:55 PM

#54

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Bump...some people still might want to know how easily this is done. Keeps the crap from your radiatir was well.

Mar 3, 2013 | 04:47 PM

#55

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Install mesh air dam...cleaner look. Keeps crap out.

Mar 8, 2013 | 12:27 PM

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Thanks for the Post, Photos and the Opinions

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Originally Posted by Capricho

I did this to my 3.2 about 3 years ago. It looked great when it was first installed. After about 6 months the nice aluminum finish on the Gutter Guard will start to tarnish to a charcoal color. The tarnish doesn't scrub off. The grille also is a trap for leaves. If I'd do it again I probably wouldn't.

I was starting to wonder if my car was missing something stock (or a "must do") by not having the screen below the bumper.