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the front undertray is a smaller rectangular tray at the well ... front of the car - remove comments that actually apply to the front undertray
 
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[[Image:Remove the front undertray step 4.jpg|thumb|left|Topside of front undertray from Elise S2]]
[[Image:Remove the front undertray step 4.jpg|thumb|left|Topside of front undertray from Elise S2]]
The front undertray needs to be removed for a variety of reasons such as to [[replace the anti-roll bar]],
This undertray is very important as it brings rigidity to the whole front of the car.
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== Refitting ==
== Refitting ==
Not easy to refit on your own, in fact, almost impossible.
Not easy to refit without positioning yourself under the car.


# From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell.
# From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell.
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[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:Body]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]

Latest revision as of 17:58, 5 March 2023

Time & Tools
Time: 5mins
Tools: 8mm Socket
Topside of front undertray from Elise S2


Procedure

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Refitting

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Not easy to refit without positioning yourself under the car.

  1. From below, slide the undertray inside the clamshell.
    • Make sure it's the right way up!
  2. Key the rear of the undertray into the lip.
  3. Replace all 12 screws.
    • The rear three screws are secured with Loctite.