Lexus ES300 (2002 year). Manual — part 1

LEXUS

ES300

2002− FRONT

END

MASK

Section I Installation Preparation

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Part Number: PT218−33021

Section I Installation Preparation

Kit Contents

Item #

Quantity Reqd.

Description

1

1

Fender Bumper Piece

2

1

Hood Piece

3

1

Installation Instructions

4

1

Hardware Bag

Hardware Bag Contents

Item #

Quantity Reqd.

Description

1

2

Snap/screw

2

2

Washer

3

2

Spring Clip

Additional Items Required For Installation

Item #

Quantity Reqd.

Description

Conflicts

Note:

Recommended Tools

Safety Tools

None

Special Tools

None

Installation Tools

Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Scissors

Special Chemicals

None

General Applicability

This mask can be installed on ES300 model years 2002 and
up.

Recommended Sequence of Application

Item #

Accessory

1
2
3

*

Mandatory

Legend

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STOP: Damage to the vehicle may occur. Do not
proceed until process has been complied with.
OPERATOR SAFETY: Use caution to avoid risk of
injury
CRITICAL PROCESS: Proceed with caution to ensure
a quality installation.
GENERAL PROCESS: This highlights specific
processes to ensure a quality installation.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: This calls out the specific
tools and equipment required for this process

For technical assistance regarding this Toyota product,
please call: 1−800−347−1200.

Engineered by Toyota to meet cooling requirements.
Please follow these installation instructions in the order
they are written. It will make installing your custom
made mask much easier. Your mask was designed to
have a tight fit, and when fully i nstalled it will be snug.
Don t be afraid to tug.

Section II Installation Procedure

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Section II Installation Procedure

A.

Protect the Vehicle

1. Customer Care Information:

NOTE: Important, please observe the following
precautions, the manufacturer cannot be
responsible for damage to paint.

i. Area to be covered by mask must be free

of dirt. The mask, especially the flannel

surface, must be clean.

ii. Both car and mask must be completely

dry. If moisture is present under mask,

and is allowed to dry on the vehicle, it

may cause the paint to cloud. If mask gets

wet, remove and allow to dry completely

before reinstalling.

iii. To clean vinyl and flannel backing use a

mild soap and water solution. (Approx.

one tablespoon of soap per half gallon of

water.) Using a cloth or sponge, gently

rub soiled area until clean. Take care to

rinse with clear water when finished.

Repeat if necessary. Hang out to dry, but

not in direct sunlight.

iv. It is recommended that the mask be

removed before washing the vehicle.

v. If mask should flap due to high speed or

wind conditions, stop car and adjust or

remove the mask.

2. Pre−installation Tip:

i. Remove mask from package and

familiarize yourself with its shape in

relation to the contours of the vehicle.

NOTE: Mask will be easier to install if it is
warmed before installation.

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B.

Hardware Installation

NOTE: Turning the wheels eases the next operation.

1. Remove the plastic fastener installed in

vehicle wheel well area with flat head

screwdriver. Take care not to scratch body

panel (protect panel/screwdriver.) (Fig. B−1.)

2. Pull back the plastic fender liner and install

the spring clip over the fender tab by aligning

the hole in the clip with the hole in the tab.

Reinstall the plastic fender liner over the

spring clip. Install the snap/screw and washer

into the spring clip (Fig. B−2.) Repeat on

opposite side of vehicle.

C.

Hood Piece Installation

1. Open hood to install hood piece.

2. Tuck the flaps all the way around the side of

the grill (Fig. C−1.)

3. At the top of the hood attach (2) elastics with

S hooks to openings on each side of the grill

(Fig. C2.) At the bottom of the hood, attach

(2) elastic straps with S hooks to holes at

sides of hood (Fig. C−3.)

IMPORTANT: Pull the elastic strap toward you;
NEVER away from you.

D.

Bumper Piece Installation

NOTE BEFORE INSTALLATION: If your state
requires a license plate on the front of your vehicle,
use scissors to cut just the stitching that attaches the
license plate flap to the mask (Fig. D1.)

1. With hood open, place plastic flap into the

opening in the fender next to the headlight

(Fig. D−2.) Tuck flap underneath the fender

flange.

2. Attach snap at top of wheel well to previously

installed snap/screw hardware. (Fig. D−3.)

Fig. C−1

Fig. C−2

Fig. C−3

Fig. D−2

Fig. D−3

Fig. D−1

Scissors

Fig. B−2

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Fig. B−1

Flat Head Screwdriver

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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on other side of vehicle.

4. Place (1) plastic flap between the bumper

fascia and the headlight (Fig. D4.) Repeat on

other side of vehicle.

5. At each corner of the bumper top, near the

inside edge of the headlight, place the pocket

over the corner. (Fig. D−5.)

6. At the top of the intake place (4) elastics with

hooks through the intake (Fig. D−6.)

7. Pull the (4) top intake elastics up to the top of

the bumper and attach the hooks to the (4)

loops at the top of the mask. (Fig. D−7.)

8. Attach (2) plastic clips to the side of the wheel

well and (1) elastic with S hook to the

bottom of the wheel well. (Fig. D−8.)

Fig. D−4

Fig. D−5

Fig. D−6

Fig. D−7

Fig. D−8