Safari snorkel fj cruiser install

You can access up to 3 fender clips from the top of the fender inside the engine bay. Next, in the fender well, unscrew andpop-out the fender clips from the inner fender shroud as necessary to access the underside of the fender And you thought the hardest part is cutting a giant hole into your perfectly painted fender. Another handy tool to have for the fender clip removal is a panel removal tool. Order extra fender clips online or buy them at NAPA auto parts.

You can also get them on eBay or Amazon. Remove the template. Take a center punch and punch each marked hole. An automatic spring loaded center punch is nice to have, but a hammer and regular center punch will work also. Place painters tape over each hole before you drill. Take a drill with a step drill bit and proceed to drill out all the holesexcept the mark for the large hole. Now all you need to do is drill a pilot hole for the large hole. Take a deep breath and pump yourself up for this next step.

Keep steady pressure on the fender, drill at a constant speed and be patient. Once the hole is cut, debur all the holes and apply touch up paint to protect the bare metal. I started at the rear of the snorkel and worked my way to the front, tightening each nut and washer onto the stud.

All the while keeping an eye on the alignment of the snorkel to the fender and making any adjustments. I had originally wanted to place some dum dum strip caulk on the backside of the snorkel to seal it to the fender, but after messing with it I decided to forgo the sealant and just install it as per the instructions.

Protecting your engine from dust, snow and water ingestion is essential for keeping your FJ Cruiser on the tracks and not the side lines. A Safari snorkel will ensure that clean, dry air is always available, regardless of the conditions. There is nothing better! Nothing fits like Safari. As a result of the intricate design process, working with a combination of CAD modeling and actual vehicles, Safari snorkels are manufactured to integrate seamlessly.

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Air Box with fender fitting in place. Air box with fitting removed. Centering tab.