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I will try to get a how to video posted for this soon.
This is for people installing a Miller Motoring skid plate who never had a skid plate before. I am assuming that the process is similar for both the Volvo aluminium skid plate and the iPd aluminium skid plate.
1. Get the car up in the air.
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2. Remove 3 of these little red caps. Just pry them out with pliers, there's no need to save them.
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They are located along the front of the underside of the car.
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Here's what they look like when out.
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3. Remove 2 of these little white caps. Just pry them out with pliers, there's no need to save them.
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They are located to the left and right of the torque mount.
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Here's what they look like when out.
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4. Align your bolt to fit into the rectangular opening.
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Then turn it 90° so it rests in place.
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You'll notice that the front openings are a hair to small.
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Carefully drill out the opening until it's large enough to fit the head.
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5. This is the order we will be applying the hardware: Washer, Lock Washer, Nut.
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Put them on each bolt to secure them in place; these will be your skid plate mounting points.
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6. Put the skid plate up on the car and add a washer and nut to each bolt. You may need a friend or something to hold the skid plate up while you put the remaining hardware on.
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Reviews:
The Miller Motoring skid plate is 3.7mm of aluminium, powder coated black.
The skid plate hangs a little lower than where the oil pan sits. I have about 3" of clearance now, but 3" of clearance with protection is better than 4" of clearance with everything exposed.
There are openings in the plate for all of the main drain plugs, as well as "cooling" vents and an opening in the front to keep smooth airflow passing under the car.
My only complaint is that the oil drain plug is about an inch off of the opening in the plate. This will just require a drain funnel, so no real problem.
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This plate is a prototype (#2 of 5) and is not available for sale. However, you can still order protective aluminium plates from Volvo and iPd.
This is for people installing a Miller Motoring skid plate who never had a skid plate before. I am assuming that the process is similar for both the Volvo aluminium skid plate and the iPd aluminium skid plate.
skissinger said:
Tools Required:
- 5/16th metal drill bit and drill
- 13mm socket
- needle nose pliers
- a way of elevating the front of the car (jack, ramps, lift, etc.)
1. Get the car up in the air.
2. Remove 3 of these little red caps. Just pry them out with pliers, there's no need to save them.
They are located along the front of the underside of the car.
Here's what they look like when out.
3. Remove 2 of these little white caps. Just pry them out with pliers, there's no need to save them.
They are located to the left and right of the torque mount.
Here's what they look like when out.
4. Align your bolt to fit into the rectangular opening.
Then turn it 90° so it rests in place.
You'll notice that the front openings are a hair to small.
Carefully drill out the opening until it's large enough to fit the head.
5. This is the order we will be applying the hardware: Washer, Lock Washer, Nut.
Put them on each bolt to secure them in place; these will be your skid plate mounting points.
6. Put the skid plate up on the car and add a washer and nut to each bolt. You may need a friend or something to hold the skid plate up while you put the remaining hardware on.
Reviews:
The Miller Motoring skid plate is 3.7mm of aluminium, powder coated black.
The skid plate hangs a little lower than where the oil pan sits. I have about 3" of clearance now, but 3" of clearance with protection is better than 4" of clearance with everything exposed.
There are openings in the plate for all of the main drain plugs, as well as "cooling" vents and an opening in the front to keep smooth airflow passing under the car.
My only complaint is that the oil drain plug is about an inch off of the opening in the plate. This will just require a drain funnel, so no real problem.
This plate is a prototype (#2 of 5) and is not available for sale. However, you can still order protective aluminium plates from Volvo and iPd.
