Ford M-16601-MBKIT 2013 Mustang Front Boss Splitter Kit Installation Guide

Ford M-16601-MBKIT 2013 Mustang Front Boss Splitter Kit

Product Information

• Product Name: M-16601-MBKIT 2013 MUSTANG GT/V6 FRONT BOSS SPLITTER KIT
• Manufacturer: Ford Racing Performance Parts

Product Usage Instructions

Please follow the below instructions carefully for the installation of the M-16601-MBKIT 2013 MUSTANG GT/V6 FRONT BOSS SPLITTER KIT:

Preparation:

• Quantity 1: Lower Grille Insert (Part Number: DR3Z-17K945-CA)
• Quantity 1: Splitter (Part Number: DR3Z-17626-BA)
• Quantity 1: Deflector (Part Number: BR3Z-17626-A)
• Quantity 6: M8 x 25mm bolt
• Quantity 6: M8 J-Nut Splitter
• Quantity 1: Bumper Bracket
• Quantity 2: Bumper Bolt
• Quantity 4: Bumper Nut

Installation Instructions

• Step 1:
  Support the vehicle to gain access to the undercarriage.

• Step 2:
  Remove the (2) outer and (3) center bolts holding the belly pan to the fascia.

• Step 3:
  Remove the (12) bolts holding the front edge of belly pan to the fascia.

• Step 4:
  Remove the belly pan from the vehicle.

• Step 5:
  Remove the (2) bolts holding the production chin to the fascia.

• Step 6:
  Remove the (4) bolts, (2) per side holding the production chin to the fascia outer edges.

• Step 7:
  From the backside of the fascia, remove the (6) push pins that retain the chin to fascia.

• Step 8:
  From the backside of the fascia, gently unclip the chin from the fascia by squeezing the tabs. (6) locations.

• Step 9:
  Remove the chin from the vehicle.

• Step 10:
  From the backside of the fascia, gently unclip the temperature sensor from the lower grille.

• Step 11:
  From the backside of the fascia, gently unclip the lower grille retaining clips from the fascia (12) locations. Remove the lower grille from the vehicle.
  Note: Skip steps 12 through 31 if you are not installing the M-16601-MBA Laguna Seca splitter.
  If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call the Ford Racing Techline at 1-800-367-3788.

PREP KIT

• 1 Lower Grille Insert DR3Z-17K945-CA
• 1 Splitter DR3Z-17626-BA
• 1 Deflector BR3Z-17626-A
• 6 M8 x 25mm bolt
• 6 M8 J-Nut
• 1 Splitter Bumper Bracket
• 2 Bumper Bolt
• 4 Bumper Nut

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• STEP 1: Support the vehicle to gain access to the undercarriage.
• STEP 2: Remove the (2) outer and (3) center bolts holding the belly pan to the fascia.

• STEP 3: Remove the (12) bolts holding the front edge of belly pan to the fascia.

• STEP 4: Remove the belly pan from the vehicle.

• STEP 5: Remove the (2) bolts holding the production chin to the fascia.

• STEP 6: Remove the (4) bolts, (2) per side holding the production chin to the fascia outer edges.

• STEP 7: From the backside of the fascia, remove the (6) push pins that retain the chin to fascia.

• STEP 8: From the backside of the fascia, gently unclip the chin from the fascia by squeezing the tabs. (6) locations.

• STEP 9: Remove the chin from vehicle.

• STEP 10: From the backside of the fascia, gently unclip the temperature sensor from the lower grille

• STEP 11: From the backside of the fascia, gently unclip the lower grille retaining clips from the fascia (12) locations. Remove the lower grille from the vehicle.

• Skip steps 12 through 31 if you are not installing the M-16601-MBA Laguna Seca splitter
• STEP 12: Remove the (2) bolts, (1) per side, retaining the inner fender liner to the front fascia cover.

• STEP 13: From the backside of the front fascia, unclip the (2) side marker lights.

• STEP 14: Remove the (8) push pins retaining the upper radiator close off shroud.

• STEP 15: Remove the upper radiator close off shroud.

• STEP 16: Remove the (4) push pins & (4) bolts retaining the upper fascia to the fascia support bracket

• STEP 17: Gently unclip the outer edges of the front fascia from the fender fascia brackets.

• STEP 18: Pull the fascia away from the vehicle and support.

• STEP 19: If equipped, unclip both grille fog lamps and remove fascia from vehicle.

• STEP 20: Remove the (4) push pins retaining the impact foam to the bumper and remove the foam.

• STEP 21: Remove the (2) upper center most bumper bolts.

• STEP 22: Insert the new splitter bumper bracket from the top side. Hang the bracket from the bumper verifying it aligns over the (2) remaining bumper bolts.

• STEP 23: Install and tighten the new provided bumper bolts in the locations from STEP 21 and torque to 18 ft/lb.

• STEP 24: From the backside of the bumper, install the (4) provided bumper nuts and securely tighten onto the newly install splitter bumper bracket, torque to 18 ft/lb.

• STEP 25: Using the (4) push pins removed in STEP 20, reinstall the impact foam onto the bumper.

• STEP 26: Align the front fascia and clip the fog light connectors into place if equipped. Then slide the front fascia over the fascia support bracket.

• STEP 27: Install the (4) push pins & (4) bolts retaining the upper fascia to the fascia support bracket that were removed in STEP 16. Torque the (4) bolts to 48 in/lb and tighten the (4) push pins.

• STEP 28: Clip the outer edges of the front fascia to the fender fascia brackets

• STEP 29: Install the upper radiator close off shroud and secure with the (8) push pins removed in STEP 14.

• STEP 30: From the backside of the front fascia, connect the (2) side marker lights.

• STEP 31: Install and tighten the (2) bolts, (1) per side, retaining the inner fender liner to the front fascia cover that were removed in STEP 12. Torque to 15 in/lb.

• If installing M-16601-MBA Laguna Seca splitter skip steps 32 and 33
• STEP 32: Install the new lower grille insert by aligning the grille clips with the receiving locations in the fascia, gently push into place verifying the (12) retaining clips are securely attached.

• STEP 33: Install the temperature sensor by clipping it into the provided location on the backside of the lower grille insert.

• STEP 34: Install the (6) provided J-nuts onto the existing holes on the fascia as shown below.

• STEP 35: Install the new splitter into the fascia by aligning the splitter clips with the fascia. Gently push into place and verify the (6) splitter clips are securely attached.

• STEP 36 Install the (6) bolts provided in the kit through the splitter and into the J-nuts that were installed in STEP 34 and torque to 28 in/lb.
• If installing the M-16601-MBA Laguna Seca splitter, 4 of the 6 bolts will be removed in later steps.

• STEP 37 Using the bolts removed in STEP 3, Install (8) bolts into the remaining locations on the new splitter and torque to 28 in/lb.

• STEP 38: Using the bolts removed in STEP 6, install the (4) bolts to attach the splitters outer edges to the fascia and torque to 15 in/lb.

• STEP 39: Install the new deflector by sliding it forward verifying that its forward most lip is above the newly installed splitter.

• STEP 40: Using the bolts removed in STEP 2, install the (3) rearward bolts and torque to 15 in/lb.

• STEP 41: Using the bolts removed in STEP 2, install the (2) outboard bolts and torque to 15 in/lb.

• STEP 42: Using the (4) of the bolts removed in STEP 3, install the (4) bolts on the front edge of the deflector and torque to 15 in/lb.

Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356

References

• Official Site of Ford Performance Parts - Mustang Parts, Crate Engines, Packs, Wheels, Superchargers, Racing Parts | Performance Parts Authority
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