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21 July 2013, 07:06 PM
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I removed the two screws and prized the plastic lip away from the wing maybe 2-3 inches (towards the front of the car) it will go, just dont yank it too hard. when I put the new clips in they go between the plastic arch and wing. The tricky bit I had was, everytime I let go of the clips they slipped down. So what I did was, insert a very small screwdriver through the hole on the plastic arch and through the new clip too. Once I did this, I simply let go of the plastic arch. Push against it to hold the clip in place, remove screwdriver and get the screw in before letting go.
I only realised after doing all this that maybe a small tack of glue or something would of made it a lot easier for me.
On the first flap I did remove the side skirt screw but managed to do it without moving the skirt. If it makes sense to you, when I pulled the plastic arch away I sort of dislocated my wrist and mangled it in over the top. Lol
I only realised after doing all this that maybe a small tack of glue or something would of made it a lot easier for me.
On the first flap I did remove the side skirt screw but managed to do it without moving the skirt. If it makes sense to you, when I pulled the plastic arch away I sort of dislocated my wrist and mangled it in over the top. Lol
I'm relieved to hear I'm not alone with this- may I ask the model year of your car?
21 July 2013, 07:16 PM
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There goes my 'Must be a Blob Thing' theory. Haha!
I'm usually pretty good with directions and problem solving but these ones seem a little on the vague side, that and the finished photo's on the bottom of each page leave a lot to be desired
Maybe I will try again next weekend, at least I know it can be done...I probably just need to be a bit more patient
I'm usually pretty good with directions and problem solving but these ones seem a little on the vague side, that and the finished photo's on the bottom of each page leave a lot to be desired
Maybe I will try again next weekend, at least I know it can be done...I probably just need to be a bit more patient
21 July 2013, 07:21 PM
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Not much help, but if you zoom in you can see where the bolts are mounted.
Bolt, metal bracket, flap, plastic arch trim, then new plastic nut fittin that slides over the metal lip of the wing.
I'd over to come and help but I'm not available until mid August
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21 July 2013, 07:29 PM
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Thanks Dan 
It can be done, that's the main thing! I was worried that I would have to send them back which might be hard now that I've bent the brackets into shape.
Thanks for your offer to help all the same...I think its fair to say that if I haven't fitted them by August, someone should swap my car for a KA or something as a clearly don't deserve to own an Impreza! haha
It can be done, that's the main thing! I was worried that I would have to send them back which might be hard now that I've bent the brackets into shape.
Thanks for your offer to help all the same...I think its fair to say that if I haven't fitted them by August, someone should swap my car for a KA or something as a clearly don't deserve to own an Impreza! haha
21 July 2013, 07:34 PM
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Dont worry about it. The instructions were a bit of a head f*ck for me too. Very basic. I went out and sat with my legs under each arch for 20 mins figureing them out. Ironiclly the rears took me longer 
If you are gonna give it a real go be careful when manipulating the plastic arch. £50 ish for a new one might make you that extra bit more sympathetic to it
If you are gonna give it a real go be careful when manipulating the plastic arch. £50 ish for a new one might make you that extra bit more sympathetic to it
21 July 2013, 07:50 PM
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I know what you mean about the rears...that 3rd plug connection is a right blag!
"...3 large washers (2 either side of the nylon spacer)..."
Ok...I'm pretty sure that makes 4
One of the things that always puts me off doing these kind of tasks is I'm always wary of how rough to be with things...that's why I gave up so quickly for fear of breaking something, that and the heat of the sun was making me a little impatient.
"...3 large washers (2 either side of the nylon spacer)..."
Ok...I'm pretty sure that makes 4
One of the things that always puts me off doing these kind of tasks is I'm always wary of how rough to be with things...that's why I gave up so quickly for fear of breaking something, that and the heat of the sun was making me a little impatient.
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21 July 2013, 07:55 PM
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Haha I remember that. If I remember rightly its 1 each side of the nylon spacer and the oother is on the back of the arch before the nut.
If you havent got it done in a few weeks ill help you out
If you havent got it done in a few weeks ill help you out
21 July 2013, 08:04 PM
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That's the theory I went with in the end...although I've taken them off again now so I'll have to do it again! 
lol
Thanks for your help! Ill let you know how I get on
...as for now, it's Top Gear Time
lolThanks for your help!
Ill let you know how I get on ...as for now, it's Top Gear Time
21 July 2013, 09:16 PM
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Hi ........ looks like Dan got in first with a picture of his under carriage... ooh err.
Mines the same though fella. Nice one Dan. And I hope you get them sorted next weekend :-)
Mines the same though fella. Nice one Dan. And I hope you get them sorted next weekend :-)
12 August 2013, 08:46 AM
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Hazaar! Victory is mine!!
After de-greasing the engine on Saturday, I was feeling brave, so I finally fitted the little devils yesterday!
It took 4 hours! Mostly owing to losing one of the clip nuts inside my front wheel arch after it *pinged* off...aaaaand then I got my hand stuck trying to get it out...(seriously...I'm a danger to myself... 
)...then the drill didn't have enough charge to actually drill the holes...so I resorted to sheer BRUTE FORCE which did the trick in the end 
End result-
VOILÀ!!
Now I just need to WASH the car >again< and it will all have been worth it! lol
After de-greasing the engine on Saturday, I was feeling brave, so I finally fitted the little devils yesterday!
It took 4 hours!
Mostly owing to losing one of the clip nuts inside my front wheel arch after it *pinged* off...aaaaand then I got my hand stuck trying to get it out...(seriously...I'm a danger to myself... )...then the drill didn't have enough charge to actually drill the holes...so I resorted to sheer BRUTE FORCE which did the trick in the end End result-
VOILÀ!!
Now I just need to WASH the car >again< and it will all have been worth it! lol
12 August 2013, 10:57 AM
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Gratz on the victory
I was going to offer my assistance this weekend too lol. Sorry I couldn't have helped sooner, not that you needed it anyway
I was going to offer my assistance this weekend too lol. Sorry I couldn't have helped sooner, not that you needed it anyway
12 August 2013, 01:08 PM
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and the offer was greatly appreciated all the same Congrats on getting your car back BTW! Happy days all round
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