2022 Subaru WRX Aero Splash Guard

Accessory Installation Guide

2022MY WRXeBay logo Front Aero Splash GuardJ1010VC530

 

Installation Manual

 

Front aero splash guard

Genuine Part Number: J1010VC531

Applicable Model: WRXeBay logo 2022MY

 

Tools

Waste cloth, neutral detergent or cleaning detergent [IPA (isopropyl alcohol) or nonane], masking tape, clip remover, flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver

 

This manual describes how to install the front aero splash guards.

 

Request

Before installing this product, please ensure to read this manual and carry out proper installation.

 

Precautions

1. When installing this product, park the car on a level surface, securely apply the parking brake, and turn the steering wheel fully to the left before carrying out the work.

2. Before the installation, use a neutral detergent {or cleaning detergent) and waste cloth to remove any dirt adhering to the car’s surface where the aero splash guard will be attached, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Moreover, if sand or mud adheres to the back of the clip insertion holes, etc., then clean the contaminated sections.

3. Install the aero splash guards before applying body coating. When installing them on a car that has been coated, remove the coating from the area where double-sided tape is to be applied before installation.

4. During the installation work, pay careful attention not to damage the car with tools, etc.

5. This manual describes how to install the product on the left side. Installation on the right side is symmetrical to that on the left side. Check the shape of the components to be installed before carrying out the work.

6. When the air temperature is 15ยฐ C or lower, use a hair dryer to warm up this product and the car surface where double-sided tape is to be applied to approx. 30ยฐ C to 50ยฐ C.

Avoid using an industrial dryer.

7. Double-sided tape does not adhere unless it is adequately pressed. The adhesive strength of double-sided tape significantly decreases when the tape is reapplied. Position the tape properly before applying it to avoid the need for reapplication.

8. The adhesive strength of the double-sided tape gradually increases after it is applied.

Avoid washing the car within 24 hours after installation. If the car needs to be washed or waxed on the day of the installation, leave it for at least one hour and use tape, etc. to cover the areas where double-sided tape is applied. Also be careful not to apply excessive force to the aero splash guards.

9. When blowing air after installing the product, keep the discharge port at least 300 mm away. If it is too close, it may cause the product to peel.

10. When a car has undergone a body coating treatment including glass coating, this product cannot exhibit its original adhesive performance.

Please confirm whether or not a body coating treatment is applied to the car.

Moreover, ensure to remove dirt, oils and fats, etc. adhering to the surface on which the product is to be attached, and also use sufficient pressure to attach it to the car.

<<How to remove a body coating film and confirm the removal>>

– Use a fine-grained compound agent {so as not to affect the car’s paint) to rub the coating film off the area on which the product is to be attached.

– After polishing the area, spray water on it. You can confirm that the coating film has been removed when there is no repelling of water on the area.

 

1. Preparation work

Park the car on a level surface and securely apply the parking brake to ensure safe and reliable work.

(1) Remove car clips A, B, and C of the car. [Fig.1]

 

Caution

Car clips B and C will be reused .

 

(2) Lift up the car mudguard. [Fig.2]

 

Caution

For the removal/restoration of mudguards, refer to the car service manual and be careful not to damage any car components.

 

(3) Insert speed nut @ into the front fender flange. [Fig.3]

 

Caution

The front fender flange, where speed nut 5 is to be inserted, is located behind the side spoiler. Be careful not to insert the nuts in the wrong sections.

 

After completing the insertion of speed nut 5, return the car mudguard back to its original position and reattach the car clips to parts B and C.

 

(4) Remove the car clip from part D. [Fig.4]

 

Caution

The removed car clip will not be used.

 

(5) Position the front aero splash guard.

As shown in cross section B-B, apply three pieces of masking tape and align their bottom edges 1 mm below the radius curve end of the side spoiler. [Fig.5]

Attach clip (small with a cross head) 6 to part D to fix the front aero splash guard.

Temporarily place the front aero splash guard to align its top edge with the bottom edge of the three pieces of masking tape, and then apply masking tape along the diagonal edge as shown in C. [Fig. 5]

Check for any significant misalignment or interference between the side spoiler and the front aero splash guard.

Remove the front aero splash guard and the clip 6ยท

 

Caution

The removed clip (small with a cross head) will be reused.

Use a neutral detergent (or cleaning detergent) and waste cloth to remove any dirt adhering to the car’s surface where the front aero splash guard will be attached, and then dry the surface thoroughly.

Moreover, if sand or mud adheres to the back of the clip insertion holes, etc., then clean the contaminated sections.

 

(6) Partly peel off the liners of the double-sided tape on the back of the front aero splash guard and temporarily fix them to the surface of the front aero splash guard with masking tape. [Fig.6]

 

2. Installation work

(1) Align the edges of the front aero splash guard with the edges of the masking tape applied to the side spoiler during the preparation work and temporarily attach the guard.

(2) Temporarily fasten screw 3 with washer 4 to part A. [Fig.7]

(3) Attach resin clip (small with a cross head) 6 to part D. [Fig.7]

(4) Peel off the liners of the double-sided tape in the direction of the arrow in order from “a” to “d” and attach the front aero splash guard by applying pressure with a force of 49 N or more. [Fig.7]

 

Caution

To avoid leaving any gaps between the contact surfaces of the front aero splash guard and the side spoiler, carry out the work while ensuring a good fit between them.

The liners of the double-sided tape may break when peeled off; therefore, pay careful attention when carrying out the work.

 

(5) Use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the screw 3, which was temporarily tightened to part A. [Fig.7]

 

Caution

Tighten the bolt of part A with the following torque.

Torque: 1.5 ยฑ 0.2 N โ€ข m (15 ยฑ 2 kgf-cm)

Be careful not to tighten the bolt with a torque exceeding the specified value to prevent deformation.

Gap after bonding : 0.5 mm or less

 

(6) After the work is completed, peel off the masking tape from the car.

If the surface of the guard or car is soiled, then wipe it clean.

 

Install the product on the right side in a similar manner. (Turn the steering wheel fully to the right before installation.)

 

This completes the installation work .

 

Inspection guidelines

Check the clip engagement and the bonded state of the double-sided tape and there shall be no rattling. There shall be no significant gap or separation.

 


Rear aero splash guard

Installation Manual

Genuine Part Number: J1010VC534

Applicable Model: WRXeBay logo 2022MY

 

Tools

Waste cloth, neutral detergent or cleaning detergent [IPA (isopropyl alcohol) or nonane], masking tape, clip remover, flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver

 

This manual describes how to install the rear aero splash guards.

 

Request

Before installing this product, please ensure to read this manual and carry out proper installation.

 

Precautions

1. When installing this product, park the car on a level surface and securely apply the parking brake before carrying out the work.

2. Before the installation, use a neutral detergent {or cleaning detergent) and waste cloth to remove any dirt adhering to the car’s surface where the aero splash guard will be attached, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Moreover, if sand or mud adheres to the back of the clip insertion holes, etc., then clean the contaminated sections.

3. Install the aero splash guards before applying body coating. When installing them on a car that has been coated, remove the coating from the area where double-sided tape is to be applied before installation.

4. During the installation work, pay careful attention not to damage the car with tools, etc.

5. This manual describes how to install the product on the left side. Installation on the right side is symmetrical to that on the left side. Check the shape of the components to be installed before carrying out the work.

6. When the air temperature is 15ยฐ C or lower, use a hair dryer to warm up this product and the car surface where double-sided tape is to be applied to approx 30ยฐ C to 50ยฐ C. Avoid using an industrial dryer.

7. Double-sided tape does not adhere unless it is adequately pressed. The adhesive strength of double-sided tape significantly decreases when the tape is reapplied. Position the tape properly before applying it to avoid the need for reapplication.

8. The adhesive strength of the double-sided tape gradually increases after it is applied.

Avoid washing the car within 24 hours after installation. If the car needs to be washed or waxed on the day of the installation, leave it for at least one hour and use tape, etc. to cover the areas where double-sided tape is applied. Also be careful not to apply excessive force to the aero splash guards.

9. When blowing air after installing the product, keep the discharge port at least 300mm away. If it is too close, it may cause the product to peel.

10. When a car has undergone a body coating treatment including glass coating, this product cannot exhibit its original adhesive performance.

Please confirm whether or not a body coating treatment is applied to the car.

Moreover, ensure to remove dirt, oils and fats, etc. adhering to the surface on which the product is to be attached, and also use sufficient pressure to attach it to the car.

 

<<How to remove a body coating film and confirm the removal>>

– Use a fine-grained compound agent {so as not to affect the car’s paint) to rub the coating film off the area on which the product is to be attached.

– After polishing the area, spray water on it. You can confirm that the coating film has been removed when there is no repelling of water on the area.

 

1. Preparation work

Park the car on a level surface and securely apply the parking brake to ensure safe and reliable work.

(1) Remove the car clip from part A. [Fig.1]

 

Caution

The removed car clip will not be used.

 

(2) Insert speed nut 5 into the rear bumper flange. [Fig.2]

 

Caution

The rear bumper flange, where the speed nut 5 is to be inserted, is located behind the arch garnish. Be careful not to insert the nuts in the wrong sections. [Fig.2]

 

(3) Remove the car clip from part B. [Fig.3]

 

Caution

The removed car clip will not be used.

 

(4) Position the rear aero splash guard.

Attach clip 6 to part B to fix the rear aero splash guard.

Apply masking tape along the diagonal edge of the rear aero splash guard. [Fig.4]

Check for any significant misalignment or interference between the rear bumper and the rear aero splash guard.

Remove the rear aero splash guard and the clip 6ยท

 

Caution

The removed car clip 6 will be reused.

 

(5) Use a neutral detergent (or cleaning detergent) and waste cloth to remove any dirt adhering to the car’s surface where the rear aero splash guard will be attached, and then dry the surface thoroughly.

Moreover, if sand or mud adheres to the back of the clip insertion holes, etc., then clean the contaminated sections. [Fig.5]

Partly peel off the liners of the double-sided tape on the back of the rear aero splash guard and temporarily fix them to the surface of the rear aero splash guard with masking tape. [Fig.5]

 

2. Installation work

(1) Align the edges of the rear aero splash guard with the edges of the masking tape applied to the rear bumper during the preparation work and temporarily attach the guard.

(2) Temporarily fasten screw 3 with washer 4 to part A with a Phillips screwdriver, while pressing C by hand in the direction of the arrow. [Fig.6]

(3) Attach resin clip 6 to part B. [Fig.6]

(4) Attach metal clip 7 to part D while holding the rear aero splash guard by hand to prevent it from moving away from the car. [Fig.7]

(5) Peel off the liners of the double-sided tape in the direction of the arrow in order from “a” to “d” and attach the rear aero splash guard by applying pressure with a force of 49 N or more. [Fig.6]

 

Caution

To avoid leaving any gaps between the contact surfaces of the rear aero splash guard and the rear bumper, carry out the work while ensuring a good fit between them.

The liners of the double-sided tape may break when peeled off; therefore, pay careful attention when carrying out the work.

When inserting the metal clip, ensure the correct position of the claw before inserting it.

 

(6) Use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the screw 3, which was temporarily tightened to part A.

 

Caution

Tighten the bolt of part A with the following torque.

Torque: 1.5 ยฑ 0.2 N โ€ข m (15 ยฑ 2 kgf-cm)

Be careful not to tighten the bolt with a torque exceeding the specified value to prevent deformation.

Gap after bonding: 0.5 mm or less

 

(7) After the work is completed, peel off the masking tape from the car.

If the surface of the guard or car is soiled, then wipe it clean.

Install the product on the right side in a similar manner.

This completes the installation work.

 

Inspection guidelines

Check the clip engagement and the bonded state of the double-sided tape and there shall be no rattling. There shall be no significant gap or separation.

 


J1010VC530

2022MY WRXeBay logo Front Aero Splash Guard

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