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11-11-2013, 10:51 PM
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Fuel Rail and Plenum Cover Removal
We have had quite a few of our customers request instructions for removing the fuel rail covers and plenum cover after purchasing our smoothie versions. Here is a quick session on how to do so.
Plenum Cover http://showstopperaccessories.com/pr...num-Cover.html Fuel Rail Covers http://showstopperaccessories.com/pr...il-Covers.html The fuel rail covers are just snapped in place using a rubber grommet style fastener. Start of by lifting upward more towards the plenum side and they will unsnap without using too much force.  Then, once you remove the fuel rail you will notice a wiring harness that is fastened to the plenum cover. They are just zip ties that are snapped into the plenum. So if you wiggle the zip tie upward, it should slowly come out. Sometimes a tool is needed to get this started. This is what it should look like once removed.  The next step is to remove a total of four 10mm bolts that hold the plenum in place. These also have a nipple at the top in which your fuel rails snapped into.  Lastly, there is one wiring connector that will need to be disconnected in order to lift the plenum off. Once this is done, you are ready to lift the plenum off.   Reverse the steps to re install everything. If you have any questions, feel free to pm me. |
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11-12-2013, 09:57 AM
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Da WHALE
Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO
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 I was wondering how to get this thing off.
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11-12-2013, 10:12 AM
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Thanks, showstopper! Quite simple after all.
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11-14-2013, 07:43 PM
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great instructions - I was able to change my plenum 15 min - two things - a panel popper (see amazon) makes the harness detach easier, and it takes a deep 10mm socket to get off the plenum bolts....
 gloss rails next week.
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11-19-2013, 05:26 PM
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by Odeon
Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011
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That fuel rail and plenum cover is the first thing I do when I get mine. Looks absolutely outstanding.
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11-19-2013, 08:25 PM
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11-23-2013, 02:41 PM
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added the rails...love the color:
done in the color of my car with red accents...a HUGE diff from the stock ones above...  Both of these alcohol wiped and then treated with Dodo "tropical red mist" wipe on seal - made for hi temps... |
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01-26-2014, 10:45 PM
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Thanks for the post. Now I know how easy it will be to remove the covers. This is gonna cost me money.
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06-15-2014, 09:56 AM
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Does anyone know exactly how to remove the wiring harness? I have everything apart but I just can't seem to figure out the locking mechanism.
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