RaceMesh™ Precision Grille Lower Intake installation instructions (Pop-Off Sleeve use)

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NOTE:   Place the RaceMesh unit into the opening, select a location to thread the zip-tie through where the RaceMesh wire and the OEM plastic grid best lines up. Thread the zip-tie through and around both the RaceMesh and OEM grille as pictured, then pull both ends of the zip-tie until the Pop-Off Sleeve pops off, then secure the zip-tie. Repeat for each zip-tie location that you have selected. Cut off zip-tie leaders, tuck each knuckle behind RaceMesh so only the thin zip-tie is showing. Optional: A dab of silver touchup paint on the zip-tie where it overlaps the RaceMesh will completely conceal the zip-tie.

 
 
 

RaceMesh™ Precision Kidney Grille installation instructions

Since the OEM Hood Catch release arm protrudes forward between the vertical slats of the OEM grill, it needs to be modified since this path is gone once the RaceMesh kidneys are installed.

This is accomplished by cutting a portion of the OEM release arm length and drilling a 1/8" hole where the RaceMesh hood catch release wire is secured. The wire path is from this pivot point through the RaceMesh. A 90 degree bend in the wire just outside the surface of the RaceMesh Kidney is the pull lever, where the final catch point is released by pulling the lever toward you while simultaneously lifting the hood.

NOTE:  Some OEM Kidney units are two part (inside or backing and outside or surround) assemblies and the hood is sandwiched between the two parts and are secured with clips. Other kidney units are two parts but don't require the two parts to be separated to remove/install. Please check your individual make/model to see how they are removed and replaced. You may also contact your local BMW service department for telephone support assistance if unsure how your OEM Kidney's are removed / installed.

CAUTION:  Hood release lever MUST be modified before installation of RaceMesh Kidney's, specifically before closing the hood! You won't be able to open the hood!  TIP: Thread the release lever through an opening to allow for the best leverage angle to fully release the hood release catch - i.e. the highest possible square opening, while maintaining a 90 degree or horizontal travel path.

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NOTE:   E46 M3 kidney’s do not need to be separated to install, simply press the entire unit in from the front. Begin with the left (passenger side) unit. Next, do the right (driver side) - Line up the RaceMesh hood release catch through the mesh opening as you position the kidney grille then press in the RaceMesh kidney unit.

 

E39 5-Series specific  -  RaceMesh™ Precision Grille Lower Intake installation instructions

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Specific E60 5-Series 3-piece RaceMesh™ Precision Grille Lower Intake installation instructions -
 
1) Remove the Center OEM black plastic grid - simply remove by hand by unclipping the unit from the two center vertical supports and the left and right tabs.
2) Position the center RaceMesh grille in the opening to test fit/position the unit. Drill a 1/8" hole in the left and right tabs and thread a zip tie through the RaceMesh, through the hole and back through the RaceMesh, then secure the zip tie, cut off leader, tuck the knuckle behind RaceMesh.
3) Using the zip ties with Pop-Off Sleeves, thread through RaceMesh and around vertical supports (there are two, so repeat process for each) of OEM bumper, and back through RaceMesh,  then secure the zip tie, cut off leader, tuck the knuckle behind RaceMesh.
4) Left and Right Fog Light housings - Using a letter opener or similar thin flat tool, slide tool between bumper and fog light housing where tabs are located (reference the supplied RaceMesh fog light housings for tab locations) to release tabs and work your way around until the OEM foglight housing releases and remove them and set aside.
5) Snap in the left and right RaceMesh fog light housings.