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Old 04-10-2013, 06:03 PM   #153 (permalink)
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Thumbs up DIY ZSpeed Aluminium Undertray Install

Just Installed mine today! Install was super easy.

Tools Required:
10mm Socket for OEM bolt removal
5/32nds Hex Bit for ZSpeed Bolts
Flathead screwdriver for pop rivets

Onto the pics!

Here's my plastic undertray, it's been in need of dire replacement for some time.


ZSpeed Aluminum Undertray


To install, simply remove your plastic undertray with all 16 bolts and 3 pop clips. I ordered my Undertray with the additional stainless steel bolts and they look great. There will be 16 bolts, 16 washers, and 12 receiver clips for the bolts to replace the OEM ones. Seen here:

Old Clip


New Clip


You will be removing and replacing the clips for all of these places on the original undertray.


And make sure you replace all 16 Bolts and 3 Pop Rivets when you're done.


Thanks to AK370Z for those 2 pics.

Make sure to keep the piles of clips separated so you don't re-use an old one. They will also be different colors so that can help differentiate as well.

Side Bolts Installed


Front Bolts Installed


I went ahead and put the 3 plastic pop rivets back in to prevent the panel from rattling against the crossbar. They pop right back in.


And of course, the amazing trap door...


With the door removed, you can see you have plenty of clearance to get to the oil drain plug, and potentially the filter. I have a sandwich plate installed with my oil cooler, I'm not worried about draining, only about getting my arm articulated up in there to get the filter loose and removed. I'll post an update when I do my next oil change.



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File Type: jpg New Clip.JPG (116.8 KB, 152 views)
File Type: jpg Side Bolts.jpg (76.8 KB, 152 views)
File Type: jpg Front Bolts.JPG (97.3 KB, 154 views)
File Type: jpg Plastic Rivets.JPG (107.6 KB, 153 views)
File Type: jpg Trap Door.jpg (89.7 KB, 154 views)
File Type: jpg Trap Door Opening 1.JPG (118.3 KB, 153 views)
File Type: jpg Trap Door Opening 2.jpg (117.1 KB, 150 views)
File Type: jpg AK1.jpg (200.0 KB, 151 views)
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