Mesh on Air Dam
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Mesh on Air Dam
I just completed the easiest mod for our 330-350's. It took me half an hour. Gutter Guard from HD, 2 pcs..
Now the condenser is protected from stones off the road...plus it is a clean look.
Investment: $2.40
Grin on my face: Priceless
Now the condenser is protected from stones off the road...plus it is a clean look.
Investment: $2.40
Grin on my face: Priceless
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Procedure for Mesh on Air Dam
Step 1
Get 2 Gutter Mesh @ Home Depot.
Get Snips.
Straight edge.
Pliers.
10 mm socket.
Flat screw driver.
Step 2
Remove Bottom Cover, 10- 10 mm bolts, 2 plastics snaps.
Step 3
Cut the Mesh to 21" (both)
Step 4
Slide 1 mesh on left side, the right side.
2 meshes will meet on center rib.
Step 5
Tie wrap center rib to hold 2 mesh wires.
Tie wrap ends. Total 3 tie wraps.
(In will re-do mine, will bore holes and re-do the tie wrap for a cleaner look, suggest you do the same).
Step 6
Replace Cover.
Step 7 Pat yourself in the back. Nice protection against rocks and crap.
Mesh is aluminum and will discolor after some time, maybe a year, you can always paint it to your color spec or replace with new ones.
Pics will be uploaded separately.
Get 2 Gutter Mesh @ Home Depot.
Get Snips.
Straight edge.
Pliers.
10 mm socket.
Flat screw driver.
Step 2
Remove Bottom Cover, 10- 10 mm bolts, 2 plastics snaps.
Step 3
Cut the Mesh to 21" (both)
Step 4
Slide 1 mesh on left side, the right side.
2 meshes will meet on center rib.
Step 5
Tie wrap center rib to hold 2 mesh wires.
Tie wrap ends. Total 3 tie wraps.
(In will re-do mine, will bore holes and re-do the tie wrap for a cleaner look, suggest you do the same).
Step 6
Replace Cover.
Step 7 Pat yourself in the back. Nice protection against rocks and crap.
Mesh is aluminum and will discolor after some time, maybe a year, you can always paint it to your color spec or replace with new ones.
Pics will be uploaded separately.
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Bottom Cover
Remove Bootom Cover for easy access to air Dam.
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Supplies
Supplies.....
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Slide in the 21" mesh
Slide in the 1st mesh
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Slide in the 1st mesh[/QUOTE]
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Tie down
Tie wrap center and 2 ends
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I was hurrying up when I did this mod, I was going to late for church, I will re-do and put holes on bottom to hide the tie wraps. Also, I will inch up the mesh so that there is no gap seen fro the front. It should take me no more than 30 minutes to re-do. Good thing is there is no need to raise the car.
Good luck with the others who may want to try doing this. Maybe if the mesh was painted black, it will look better....perhaps I will paint a set and see what it looks like......
Good luck with the others who may want to try doing this. Maybe if the mesh was painted black, it will look better....perhaps I will paint a set and see what it looks like......
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You would think....newer cars have their screens now....
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No rattles at all, the mesh is pinched. When you get to slide it in, there pleanty of space. But when you tie it down, it is there solid and will not go any place. But a painted mesh might look better, perhaps one that is black....I will try a set and see what the look like. The silver color hides most of the guts, hence I stuck with the existing finish.