[aaron3297]

I just installed the gloss back quad tip diffuser I got from Next Gen Speed. When removing the stock diffuser I got the 5 metal retainers off using a flathead screwdriver but when I put the new one one, I couldn't find a way to put them back on (mainly the center 3). There's not much space to work with since I did not take the bumper off. Any one else have this problem. I dont think itll be an issue just wanted to double check to see if I should be concerned. Only other issue is there's slight gaps on the sides of the diffuser but you cant tell unless your are really close.

[Yellow Beast]

Originally Posted by aaron3297

I just installed the gloss back quad tip diffuser I got from Next Gen Speed. When removing the stock diffuser I got the 5 metal retainers off using a flathead screwdriver but when I put the new one one, I couldn't find a way to put them back on (mainly the center 3). There's not much space to work with since I did not take the bumper off. Any one else have this problem. I dont think itll be an issue just wanted to double check to see if I should be concerned. Only other issue is there's slight gaps on the sides of the diffuser but you cant tell unless your are really close.

I removed the whole bumper. It's pretty easy if your mechanically inclined. Yes i have the small gaps also. Aftermarket parts suck sometimes.

[BluePhoenix]

I think the best way to do it is by removing the bumper. I haven't done a diffuser swap on a 6th gen but I have on a 5th gen and it was a total pain without removing the bumper when removing the bumper would have made it a lot easier.



I don't think the metal clips will matter as long as the plastic tabs are secure into the bumper. Other thing is with those metal retainers is with the teeth that are on them they tend to bend when you remove them to the point that they are near impossible to re-install as is and have to be bent back into proper position.