DIY: AWE Switchpath install (GTS)
04-17-2016, 12:02 PM
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^^^ yep, I stalled at pretty much the 1st step trying to safely disconnect the OEM PSE vacuum line from the engine, in later steps I am not sure I would have been any more successful, with the bumper
off it was pretty easy, I could even sit on a stool/ground to do the work!
off it was pretty easy, I could even sit on a stool/ground to do the work!
04-17-2016, 03:55 PM
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04-17-2016, 05:06 PM
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Step 0: jack the car up
I used a set of race ramps to elevate the back of the car... then I jacked each
side and inserted a pair of jackpoint jackstands (designed and sold by another
RLer - these are indispensible IMO), then I wedged both front wheels.
time to remove the rear bumper...
04-17-2016, 05:07 PM
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Step 2.1: bumper removal side
once jacked you can easily access the 3x T25 screws in the wheel well, repeat on opposite side
04-17-2016, 05:09 PM
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step 2.2: bumper removal, side (lower)
now remove the 2x T25 screws underneath, repeat on opposite side
04-17-2016, 05:09 PM
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Step 2.3: bumper removal, lower rear
remove these 2x T25's also
04-17-2016, 05:11 PM
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Step 2.4: bumper removal top
now (with wing deployed) remove these 4x T25 screws
04-17-2016, 05:13 PM
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Step 2.5: bumper removal, tail light trim
using a trim tool (or your fingers) gently pry up <br/>the inside edge of the trim, pull up and then inwards to release (outside edge has clip - beware)
04-17-2016, 05:14 PM
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step 2.6: bumper removal, taillight bolts
remove 2x T25 bolts (long) and repeat on opposite side.
04-17-2016, 05:15 PM
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Step 2.7: bumper removal taillight assy
pull tail light towards back of car to remove, watch wiring harness, its short!
04-17-2016, 05:16 PM
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step 2.8: bumper removal, disconnect tail light
unplug tail light molex, repeat on passenger side
04-17-2016, 05:20 PM
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Step 2.9: bumper removal, disconnect parking sensors and reversing camera
If you have them, the reversing camera and parking sensors are located behind the passenger side taillight assy, unclip the retaining bracket then disconnect both molex connectors with care!
04-17-2016, 05:21 PM
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Step 2.10: bumper removal, side screws
remove 2xT25 screws located behind each of the taillights, AT THIS STAGE THE BUMPER IS COMPLETED DETACHED.
04-17-2016, 05:24 PM
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Step 2.11: bumper removal, license plate light molex
lastly, you must disconnect the license plate light molex connector, this can be tricky, you may want to partially pull the drivers side of the bumper assy off (but not completely) to better access the connector! (note: the female 1/2 of the connector is attached to the back of the bumper but it can be easily disconnected to aid in separating the molex)