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Old 02-02-2009, 06:59 AM
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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.
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Old 02-09-2009, 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.
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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:

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These are the screw-bolt locations:

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Here are the screw access points:

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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!!!
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Old 02-09-2009, 04:40 PM
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Re-install cowl. Enjoy your mesh wire air dam protector!
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:02 PM
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WOW!!!!!!

I really like that.....how did you do it?
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Looks great!
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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.
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Old 02-16-2009, 11:45 AM
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Where did you get the door edges and chrome moldings...thanks.
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Where did you get the door edges and chrome moldings...thanks.
Autozone, Pep Boys, Advanced Auto, etc.
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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.
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Install mesh air dam...cleaner look. Keeps crap out.
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Thanks for the Post, Photos and the Opinions
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.
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