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      04-11-2015, 12:09 PM   #1
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Sorry if Its already posted (did a search and had nothing)

This one was for a 428gc but should be the same for other models.

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5/16 socket
T20 hex
Black tape or black plastidip

So the diffuser has tabs that connects to the bumper...3 taps on each side & 6 taps center. Also there are screws at the bottom (2 each side-5/16 socket and 3 in center-t20 hex).

Remove all the screws and pull the tabs off the bumper. You can start on either side.

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If you plan to replace rear reflectors and/or exhaust tips...this is the time to do it when the diffuser is off
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Ones removed, have the new diffuser ready by installing the mesh with the clips....fold the outer edges
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For my car (428 xdrive GC), the passenger side has a tank (or whatever it is) thats painted bodycolor. You'll need to paint this section black so that the body color cant been seen from the mash opening

I use plastidip, did 3 coatings
U can use black tape and tape it up
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Now install the new diffuser

Just line it up and push in to connect the tabs
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Reinstall the screws

Done
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Originally Posted by ska///235i View Post
Sorry if Its already posted (did a search and had nothing)
Haha.. humble guy - even if something else was posted, a lot of times there are some details missed. I love having multiple DIYs floating around covering the same thing because I'm gonna read 'em all regardless

This is something I wanna do down the road sometimes, so I really appreciate this!

Btw... nice job! Looking pretty dope bro!!
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