Xenon air dams and truck accessories
Body Styling Kits -- Sport Flares

Part No. 4181 or 4191

Air Dam

 

1999- 02 Chevrolet Silverado Truck
2000- 02 Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe


 

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE PRECEDING

We have provided complete instructions and in most applications specific hardware,3M tape, and specialized brackets or braces. The list of these items is listed on page two of the Instructions.
-Before starting please verify that they are included with the shipment.

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 bottom of the page.

Tools & general materials required: #7447 Scotchbrite pads, TSP, or TING cleaners, sandpaper, various hand tools, drill, 7/64" and 1/2" drill bits, 3M 4298 adhesion promotor.

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.

PHASE 1) REMOVAL & TEST FIT

- REMOVE the tow hooks (if equipped), the driving lights (if equipped), the factory plastic lower fascia and it's male and female fastners.
- TEST FIT the parts to verify excellent hit- outline their location with a grease pencil if required.

DO NOT PREP, DRILL, OR PAINT THE PARTS UNTIL THIS IS DONE.

NOTE : Occasionally, our parts might seem to be slightly distorted upon test fit. If so, place them in the sun face up (if a warm day) or in a warm area for an hour or more.
Our urethane formula does have a considerable "memory" and they should return to their original as manufactured shape.

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


- CLEAN the paintable surfaces and tape ledge surfaces with TSP or TING with water and #74476 Scotchbirte 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 black or shiny).
- SAND the visable edges of the parts as needed (usually w/ 180 or 220 sandpaper).
- SAND all paintable surfaces with 320 wet - rinse well - let parts dry.
- WIPE down with a wax & grease remover such as RM900.
- PRIME the parts with a ATALIZED primer such as Dupont's "Europrimt" or equivalent.
- SAND primered surfaces with 600 sandpaper and FILLO any slight imperfections or pin holes with "Evercoat" glazing putty or a catalized putty and sand smooth.
- WIPE down with RM900 or 3M8983.
- PAINT the parts following the paint manufacture's process and recommendations.
- DO NOT oven back our parts above 130 and they should be well supported during this heat cycle.

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 with Acetone or MEK
- SCRATCH the tape ledge with 80 grit sandpaper. Then wipe the same surface with MEK followed by the 3M #4298 adhesion promotor.
- 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 an hour or more in a warm area - this will help the curring process of the tape adhesive.

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

- CLEAN the vehicle surface where the tape will contact with MEK followed by 3M4298 adhesion promotor.
- PULL up a corner of the ends of the red tape backing so that it is cisible outsifde the edge of the part.
- PLACE the part in its correct porition, pull the red backing thom the tape 90 degrees from the edge of the part and stick the party by applying pressure where the tape is. It is helpful to pull the center part of the air dam outward and slightly.
- INSTALL the #8 screws providied into the edge of the air dam where our part wraps around as shown in the illustration above.
- INSTALL the 5/16 x 3/4" bolt, washers and nut into the upper opening of the outer sleeve or light opening onto the bumper immediately above - or - do the same while installing the lights as discussed in these instructions above.

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.

HARDWARE PROVIDED:
  8' 3M 1/2 x .060" Tape
4- #8 x 3/4" screws
2- 3M4298 Adhesion promoter pillow packs
2- 5/16 x 3/4" bolt
2- 5/16 nylon lock nut
4- 5/16" ID washer
2- 3 x 3" w/ 2 Tab light light bracket (for stock lights)
4 - M5 x 16mm bolt
4- M5 nuts
4- M5 lock washers

FOR PART NUMBER(S): 4181 or 4191 Air Dams

DATE: July 3, 2000



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