Micro Image underpanel install DIY

[cali yaris]

Now that our underpanel is finished and ready to go, I'm throwing up this quick DIY so your install will go smoothly.
All parts are thick aluminum, hard anodized clear to resist scratching, wear and tear and to make the aluminum surface harder.

** Sedan owners: your panel requires slightly different hole placement, we're making up a few panels just for you.

What you get:
1. main underpanel
2. two smaller brackets (for left and right)
3. one longer center bracket
4. two side panels (the one with the cutout is the LEFT side)
5. 7 Dzus fasteners (you get +1 extra)
6. 3 small bolts with washers and no nuts
7. 3 small bolts with washers AND nuts (you actually get 4, only need 3)

OK, so if you're not in a big hurry, first check out how the 1/4 turn fasteners work by assembling the parts, like this. (or just look at the pictures):





Here is a closeup of how the Dzus fastener snaps into the spring on the bracket with just a 1/4 turn:



OK, if you did that, take it apart and let's get to work.

1. jack up the car - please use jack stands (no pic, LOL)
2. remove the cheap 'n cheezy plastic underpanel (also no pic, sorry Toyota)

3. Install the side panels with the bolts that are already on your car:





4. Next, install the front brackets. The larger one goes in the middle. The brackets don't have a front or back. Each bracket is installed with (1) bolt with washer (because that hole is threaded) and (1) bolt + washer + nut. Should look like this:



So now you'll be staring up at 7 holes waiting for dzus fasteners.

5. Install the underpanel by sliding it into place, pushing towards the front (we've built a little wiggle room into the slotted holes) and with a thick regular screwdriver, install 7 Dzus fasteners by turning approximatlely 1/4 until they "snap" into place.

Here are the installed pics. Have a nice cold drink and enjoy protection from road grime and flying objects, improved mileage and possibly some extra downforce at higher speeds. Cheers!