Aerofabb Front Splitter Installation Guide

WARNING: HARDWARE THREAD GALLING

Aerofabb provides Fasteners in Stainless Steel to ensure a long life span. Although Stainless Steel has many benefits like extreme corrosion resistance, threads can be sensitive to Nylon Lock Nuts. Aerofabb recommends installing hardware with an Anti-Seize thread lubricant to prevent thread galling. Slowing down speed of install and keeping bolts stationary while tightening nuts are common practices to prevent thread galling.

Hole Identification Diagram

Diagram showing the front splitter with labeled holes (A, B, C, D, E) and the 'aerobrace' component. Outer spacers are labeled D, and inner spacers are labeled E.

NOTES:

• Labeled Hardware corresponds to labeled holes shown in diagram.
• Outer spacers (labeled as D in Hole Identification Diagram) are packaged separately from Inner Spacers (labeled as E in Hole Identification Diagram). Mounting spread differs from one another.

Tools Required for Use

• Drill
• 1/4" Drill Bit
• 10mm Wrench
• 3/32" Hex Wrench
• 4mm Hex Wrench
• 2.5mm Hex Wrench
• T-25 Torx
• Anti-Seize (recommended)

Aerofabb, LLC is not responsible for damage to you or your vehicle while following this Install Guide and/or installing aerofabb products. Professional install is recommended. Aerofabb also recommends installing hardware with Anti-Seize (thread lubricant) and Hand Tools to prevent thread galling.

Installation Steps

1. Safely raise vehicle in the air allowing easy access to the underside of the Bumper.
2. Using a T-25 Torx, identify and remove the 11 factory Splash Pan Torx screws on the underside of the Bumper.
3. Using a T-25 Torx, identify and remove the 6 lower Fender Liner Torx screws (3 in each wheel well on the bumper side).
4. Pull away Fender Liner from Bumper. Identify and remove the factory Clip-On Nuts.
5. Replace the factory Clip-On Nuts with the 8-32 Clip-On Nuts provided in ALIGNMENT HARDWARE (B). Push until the Clip-On Nuts snap into place.
6. Using a 2.5mm Hex Wrench and HARDWARE (A), assemble the Front Splitter by installing the 6 Spacer Pucks and tighten as shown. Diagram shows a spacer puck being attached with hardware (A). Note: Counter-bores face up.
7. Raise the aerofabb Front Splitter to the bumper, lining up Splitter holes (B) with Bumper holes circled in green (inner holes). These holes will line up with your 8-32 Clip-On Nuts.
8. Using a 3/32" Hex Wrench, install the remaining hardware from ALIGNMENT HARDWARE (B). Fasten Splitter to Bumper by passing through Splitter holes (B) and tighten.
9. Hold Splitter flat against the bottom of the Bumper. Use a 1/4" Drill Bit to drill through the 4 Splitter holes (C) and into the Bumper.
10. Using a 4mm Hex Wrench and 10mm Wrench, install HARDWARE (C) through holes (C) and tighten. (Pull Splash Pan down to gain access to backside). Diagram shows hardware (C) assembly: 18MM BOLT, FENDER WASHER, SPLITTER, BUMPER, 18MM WASHER, NYLON LOCKNUT.
11. Use a 1/4" Drill Bit to drill through the 4 Splitter holes (D) and into the Bumper.
12. Using a 4mm Hex Wrench and 10mm Wrench, install HARDWARE (D) through holes (D) and tighten. (Pull Splash Pan down to gain access to backside). Diagram shows hardware (D) assembly: 30MM BOLT, SPLITTER, SPACER PUCK, FENDER WASHER, BUMPER, NYLON LOCKNUT.
13. Use a 1/4" Drill Bit to drill through the 8 remaining Splitter holes (E) and into the Bumper.
14. Using a 4mm Hex Wrench and 10mm Wrench, install HARDWARE (E) through holes (E) and tighten. (Pull Splash Pan down to gain access to backside). Diagram shows hardware (E) assembly: 40MM BOLT, FENDER WASHER, SPLITTER, SPACER PUCK, BUMPER, 18MM WASHER, NYLON LOCKNUT. The aerobrace installs on the topside of the bumper followed by the 18mm washer and locknut.
15. Using a T-25 Torx, reinstall the factory Splash Pan/Fender Liner Torx screws.
16. Check all hardware for tightness.
17. This completes the installation. You will be left with 2 factory T-25 Torx Screws and 2 factory Clip-On Nuts.

NOTES:

• Do Not Over Tighten Hardware.
• Run Drill Bit through multiple passes to ensure hole is clear of debris.
• Be sure Drill Bit is not angled while drilling.

Hardware Lists

HARDWARE (A)

ALIGNMENT HARDWARE (B)

HARDWARE (C)

HARDWARE (D)

HARDWARE (E)

NOTES:

• Confirm no hardware is missing before install.
• Outer spacers (labeled as D in Hole Identification Diagram) are packaged separately from Inner Spacers (labeled as E in Hole Identification Diagram). Mounting spread differs from one another.
• Do Not Over Tighten Hardware.
• Run Drill Bit through multiple passes to ensure hole is clear of debris.
• Be sure Drill Bit is not angled while drilling.