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1. Raise and Support the Vehicle |
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Raise the vehicle up as high as safely possible, and ensure that it is properly supported. It will simplify installation if both the front and rear of the vehicle is raised. |
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2. Remove Heat Shield |
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Remove the rear exhaust heat shields (located on either side of the transmission tunnel next to the transmission yoke) from the vehicle by removing the 2 nuts retaining each heat shield. Save the heat shields and nuts for re-use later. |
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3. Install Safety Loop Crossbrace |
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Install the Safety Loop Crossbrace on the vehicle. The large holes in the crossbrace should fit over the raised area surrounding the rearward heat shield stud. Additionally, the 8 mounting holes should align with the line of spotwelds that attach the seat mounting tunnel to the floorpan. |
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Tip: To ease installation, place large washers over the heat shield studs and install the heat shield nuts to hold the crossbrace in place during drilling. |
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4. Drill Mounting Holes |
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Using a 5/16 drill bit, drill 8 holes for the Crossbrace mounting bolts.
Important: Use caution to insure that the drill bit does not go through the interior carpeting. |
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5. Install Crossbrace Bolts |
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Install the 8 self tapping sheet metal bolts into the holes drilled in step 4. Torque the bolts to 35-45lb-ft. |
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6. Install Safety Loop |
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Install the Driveshaft Loop using the provided Flange Bolts. Torque the bolts to 45-50lb-ft. |
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7. Trim Heat Shield |
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To provide clearance around the Driveshaft Safety Loop, cut a 2-3/4" long by 2" deep section from the heat shields, 6-1/4" from the front of the shield (note arrow on shield points to front). Trim both the driver and passenger side heat shields. |
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8. Install Heat Shields |
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Install the heat shield in the factory location, re-using the factory nuts. |
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9. Inspect Installation |
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Inspect the installation, ensuring that there is sufficient clearance around driveshaft through its entire range of motion. When installation is completed, lower vehicle and perform a road test to further check for interference. |
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| Questions, Comments, Suggestions? |
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If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding these instructions or product, whether they be good or bad, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately. Thank you, and enjoy your new CHE Performance Product. |
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| Technical Support/Contact Information |
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| e-mail:support@cheperformance.com
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| Phone: 814-402-0077 |
| Website: www.cheperformance.com |
