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Installation of KBD Body Kits Porsche GT 3

Look/Style 2 Piece Polyurethane Front Bumper & Lip

Applications:

• Porsche 996: 1999-2001

• Porsche Boxster 986: 1997-2004

Section 1: Getting Started

Tools Needed:

• Philips Head Screwdriver

• Flat Head Screwdriver

• Needle Nose Pliers

Removing OEM Front Bumper

BEFORE

Section 1 Cont.

1) Start by raising your front hood/trunk

2) Using your Flat Head Screwdriver, turn the (4) Plastic Retaining Clips

¼ turn to the left to release

3) Using your Flat Head Screwdriver, pry up on these (4) Plastic

Retaining Clips until they pop out of their socket

4) Remove the black plastic cover that was held in place with these

Retaining Clips

5) Using your Philips Head Screwdriver, remove the (2) 19mm Philips

Head Screws holding the Bumper Support Bracket

Section 1 Cont.

6) Remove both Passenger & Driver side Marker Lights by pulling on the

end closest to the wheel

7) Disconnect light socket attached to marker lights to remove entire light

8) Using your Philips Head Screwdriver, remove the 19mm Philips head

screw that is behind the marker light

[Repeat for both sides]

9) For this next step, turn your wheels all the way to the left until wheel

lock, this will give easier access to the next screw removal

Section 1 Cont.

10) Using your Flat Head Screwdriver, pry up the two rivets on the

wheel well [Repeat for both sides]

11) Once the rivet is far enough out, use your Needle Nose Pliers to pull

the rivet completely out

12) Pull back the plastic wheel well lining, giving you access to the

internals of the front bumper [Repeat for both sides]

Section 1 Cont.

13) While holding back the wheel well lining, use your Philips Head

Screwdriver to remove the 19mm screw underneath the marker lights

(this is the most difficult to access) [Repeat for both sides]

14) Using your Philips Head Screwdriver, remove the (9) total Philips

Head Screws holding the bumper onto the support brackets underneath

the front bumper

(8) Total 22mm Philips head screws [Sides]

(1) Total 28mm Philips head screws [Middle]

Note: You will need a short Philips head screwdriver if your vehicle is not jacked

up

Section 1 Cont.

15) Standing in front of your vehicle, gently grab the front bumper on the

top center and pull toward yourself. Your bumper should come off with

ease.

Note: With your front bumper off, this is a great time to clean your

radiators

Section 2: Unfolding & Prepping Bumper

Tools Needed:

• Hand Dremel

• Permanent Marker (Not Black)

• Heavy Duty Scissors

• Drill

• ¼ inch Drill Bit

• 15 Fasteners (If Installing Bottom Lip)

• Heated Room

• Clear Tape

Unboxing & Forming Bumper

Congratulations! You are now the new proud owner of a KBD front Bumper Cover

& Lip

1) Start by removing the Bumper Cover & Lip from shipping box, place in a

heated room/heat source for a minimum of 20-30 minutes or until your

Bumper and Lip take shape.

Section 2 Cont.

Prepping &Trimming Bumper Cover

1) Place your new bumper alongside your OEM Bumper Cover and

examine OEM Bolt holes/cut outs.

2) With your Permanent Marker, begin tracing the areas that need to be

cut out (Most will be marked from KBD themselves in the mold)

Section 2 Cont.

3) If you want to match OEM bumper specifications, apply clear tape to

the OEM Bumper Cover in areas you would like to copy. Using your

permanent marker, trace the cut outs/bolt holes desired.

4) Transfer the clear tape to your new bumper and align tape with the pre-

marked cut outs.

Section 2 Cont.

5) Using your heavy duty scissors, trim as much of the traced lines as you

can. Then using the hand dremel, sand down the rough edges to give it

a clean, professional look. (Repeat for top & bottom)

6) Using your drill & ¼ inch drill bit, drill all marked holes on the top and

bottom of the bumper cover

Section 2 Cont.

For Bottom Bumper Lip Only

7) With your bumper upside down, place the lower lip on top of the

bumper where it should sit when installed.

8) Check both edges to make sure the bottom lip is in the correct place.

(Use tape to hold bottom lip on bumper if needed)

9) Using your drill and ¼ inch drill bit; starting from the center and

working outward, drill through the bottom lip & bumper. (9 total holes)

Insert fastener of choice to hold the lip in the correct place

Note:

Leave the

last three

taps on

each side

un-drilled

Section

2 Cont.

10) Using your permanent marker, mark the edges of the bumper cover

where the 3 tabs need to be inserted, then using your hand dremel,

make cutouts that will allow the bottom lip to be inserted into the

bumper cover. (Repeat for both sides)

11) Using your hand drill and ¼ inch drill bit, drill through the bottom

lip & bumper cover until the last remaining (3) tabs on each side are

complete. (6 total holes)

Note: Using the fasteners of your choice, fasten the last 6 holes.

Section 3: Test Fitting Your Bumper

Tools Needed:


• Permanent Marker

1) Start by using your Philips Head Screwdriver to install the top (2) 19mm

Philips head screws to hold your bumper in place.

Section 3 Cont.

2) Once secured on the top, using your Philips Head Screwdriver, install as

many Philips Head Screws as you can on the bottom of your bumper.

Note: Any hole that does not line-up, using your Permanent Marker, mark

where modifications need to be made.

3) Moving to the side marker location, using your Permanent Marker, mark

where the holes need to be drilled to install the bumper correctly.

Section 3 Cont.

4) Remove your bumper, and make the final modifications needed before your

bumper is painted to avoid cutting/trimming when painted.

Congratulations, it is now time to paint or send off the

bumper to get painted!

Section 4: Installing Your Bumper

Tools Needed:


• Heavy Duty Scissors (If Installing Mesh)

• Flat Head Screwdriver

Installing Mesh

1) If you are installing Mesh in your intake holes, start by laying your

Polyurethane Mesh over the intake holes, and using your Heavy Duty Scissors

to cut according to size.

2) Secure the Polyurethane Mesh to the intake holes using your own preferred

method. (Screws, Glue, etc.)

Note: Below provides a successful way

Hardware Used to Secure Mesh

-Clear Flexible Construction Adhesive

-Stainless Steel Clevis Pins

Section 4 Cont.

Installing Bottom Lip

3) Secure the bottom lip to your bumper using the pre-existing holes. Use the

fasteners of your choice (Below is the hardware recommended)

Hardware Used to Secure Bottom Lip

(12) Flat Philips Head Stainless Steel Bolts [Size #8] ¾ inch long

(24) Flat Stainless Steel Washers [Size #8]

(12) Stainless Steel Nylon Insert Nuts [Size #8]

Section 4 Cont.

Installing Your Bumper

4) Using your Philips Head Screwdriver, install the top (2) Philips Heads 19mm

screws to hold your bumper in place.

5) Using your Philips Head Screwdriver, install the center (3) Philips Head

Screws on the bottom of your bumper.

(1) 28mm Philips Head Screw (Center)

(2) 22mm Philips Head Screws (Left & Right)

Section 4 Cont.

6) Using your Philips Head Screwdriver, install the (2) 19mm Philips Head

screws in both your side marker locations. (Repeat For Both Sides)

Note: The bottom screw needs to be accessed through the wheel well

7) Install the two Pop-Rivets in the wheel well by simply pushing the pin with

your finger until flush. (Repeat for Both Sides)

Section 4 Cont.

8) Using your Philips Head Screwdriver, install the (2) 22mm Philips Head

screws closest to the wheels on the bottom of your bumper.

(Repeat for Both Sides)

9) Install your top finish plate, then using your Flat Head Screwdriver, turn the

(4) plastic retaining clips ¼ turn to the right to secure them in place.

Section 4 Cont.

10) Secure your temp sensor using your own method, I was able to pull mine

thru the mesh using Needle Nose Pliers.

11) Install your new 997 Side Markers by inserting the front clips and simply

pushing in on the back until you hear a “Click” noise.

Congratulations!

Your new KBD Body Kits Porsche GT 3 Look/Style 1

Piece Polyurethane Front Bumper & Lip should now be

installed!

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