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The ESS instructions seem pretty dated (and wrong) compared to what I have in my used kit. I plan to note all differences over the next week.
In the meantime, I have a bumper fitment issue caused by two items:
1- The bumper cover touches the trim of the heat exchanger element. I trimmed two tabs that hold the hex trim, but it isn't perfect; I cannot trim the driver's tab any more or the hex trim will no longer be secured. The driver's side of the exchanger cannot go inward any further because the drain cock will contact the oil cooler. My exchanger is centered currently, but maybe shifting towards the passenger side slightly will help?
2- My brake duct was trimmed to let the air filter pass through the top and bottom. The instructions show trimming only the top of the brake duct. The brake duct is distorting from the pressure of the air filter and preventing the bumper cover from slipping around the brake duct. Additionally, it is applying pressure against the fender liner.
Is there a trick I'm missing to locate the heat exchanger in a way that does not hit the bumper cover?
Any suggestions of the best way to get the intake nestled into the brake duct area while allowing the brake duct to fit properly into the bumper cover and the fender liner to tuck in nicely?
Thanks!
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