Note:

The underside of the side skirts has a scribe mark on the inside where the side skirts needs to be trimmed (removal of material) so that they fit the COUPE. The coupe requires three #8x3/4" screws in the inside of the door from the top of our part straight down into the plastic stock black part.

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE PRECEDING

XENON PROVIDES COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND IN MOST CASES SPECIFIC HARDWARE, 3M TAPE, SCREWS AND SPECIALIZED BRACKETS OR BRACES. THE LIST OF HARDWARE PROVIDED IS LISTED ON PAGE TWO OF THE INSTRUCTIONS - BEFORE STARTING VERIFY THAT THEY ARE INCLUDED.

Also verify that you received the correct Xenon part. All part numbers are embossed on the inside of the part. The list of part(s) is noted at the top on these instructions.

Tools & general materials required: #7447 Scotchbrite pads, TSP, TING, OR AJAX cleaners, sandpaper, various hand tools, drill, 7/64" drill bits, MEK or Acetone.

THERE ARE FOUR PHASES TO MOST INSTALLATIONS:

1. Removal of factory parts that might interfere with the installation and TEST FIT the parts.
2. Preparation of the parts for paint - and painting.
3. Installation of the 3M tape (if applicable).
4. Installation of the parts.

Be sure to follow the sequence. Helpful hints are provided.

PHASE 1) REMOVAL & TEST FIT

- Remove all fender trim, body side molding or mud flaps that might interfer with the fit of our parts.
- Test fit parts to verify excellent fit - outline with a grease pencil.

PHASE 2) PREPARATION OF PART FOR PAINTING& PAINT (if applicable)

- CLEAN the paintable surfaces and tape ledge w/ water, one of the cleaners listed and #7447 scotch-brite pads. Our parts have a wax based mold release and when the parts have been properly cleaned they will be a dull gray color (not shiny & black).
- SAND edges of the parts as needed.
- FILL any slight surface imperfections, if applicable, with "Evercoat" glazing putty & sand smooth.
- SAND all paintable surface w/ 320 wet sandpaper - rise well - let parts dry.
- PRIME the parts with a CATALIZED primer such as Dupont's "Europrimer".
- SAND with 600 sandpaper.
- PAINT part following manufacture's process and proceedures.
- NEVER "Oven heat" or dry our parts above 105 F.

Sources for referenced materials:
	- MEK (Methel Ethyl Ketone) can usually be purchased at a hardware store. - Scotch-Brite, glazing putty and TING can be purchased from automotive paint supply stores. - TSP is usually available at you local grocery store located in the cleaners section.

FOR FENDER FLARES -
If you desire a non-gloss black paint finish you might consider DUPONT "Black Vinyl" paint, #305 Medium.

PHASE 3) INSTALLATION OF THE 3M TAPE

- WIPE tape ledge twice with Acetone or MEK
- CLEAN & SCRATCH the tape ledge w/ #7447 pad that has been slightly soaked in acetone or MED. When dry the surface will be a dull gray color and appear to be scratched. Once again wipe with Acetone or MEK , allow to dry.
- APPLY the tape, making sure to pull it slightly , V cut as necessary going around curved areas and PRESS the tape on with the handle part of scissors.
- ALLOW the part to set with the tape applied for and hour or more - this will elp the curring process of the tape adhesive.

PHASE 4) INSTALLATION OF THE PART (perform in a warm area above 70 degrees)

- CLEAN surface where the tapoe will contact with a grease and wax remover & MEK.
- PULL UP a corner of end of the red tape backing so that it is visable outside the part edge.
- PLACE the part in it's correct position, pull the red backing from the tape and stick the part by applying pressure where the tape is.
- INSTALL all the screw as illustrated - DO NOT overtighten

NOTE :

ADHESIVES - Some installers and restylers supliament or use in lieu of the tape a structual adhesive such as "DURAMIX" (Manufactured by POLYMER ENGINEERING CORP - 800.537.9204)

If you choose to install our parts such as fender falers without paint WE ONLY RECOMMEND the protective use of "303 Protectant". To locate a source contact: 303 Products, Palo Cedro, CA 96073, Phone 1-916-549-5617 Fax 1-916-549-5577.

HARDWARE PROVIDED:
	12' 3/4" tape, 4- #10 x 1" screws 6- #8 self-taping screws 4- #8 x 3/4" non-self taping screws 1 1/2" of plastic spacer

FOR PART NUMBER(S): 5732 & 5733 Side Skirts

DATE: May 31, 1996