How to install 96+ OEM Sideskirts on a 94-95 6gc, finished both sides... updated 05/25/06 Options

[azian_advanced]

How to install OEM 96+ Sideskirts on a 94-95 Celica
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Tools used:
- Double-Sided Bonding Tape
- Power Drill
- 5/32" Drill Bit
- 3/16" Drill Bit
- 3/8" Drill Bit
- Vice Grip and a piece of rag cloth
- Pair of Shears/Scissors
- Phillips Screwdriver
- A set up needle pics (to remove the grommets)
- A tire iron or equivalent for removing lug nuts.

Note: You can buy the double-sided bonding tape at most body shop supplies.. i used the bodyshop mounting tape for the driver side and wal-mart type for the passenger side. the Pro-Form brand was thinner and bonded stronger than the wal-mart one but cost twice as much (Pro-Form: $7, Walmart: $3). i'd suggest you get the best bonding tape you can find at the body shop supply store.


Parts needed:
- The sideskirts themselves ($217 USD from the dealer)
- 9 x 90467-09185 Clips ($.98 USD each)
- 2 x 90189-06006 Grommet, Screw (~$1 USD each)
- 2 x 90159-60414 Screw ($.52 USD each)

Note: Not all the screws and grommets listed in the sticky are necessary, the ones listed above is all that's really needed. i've wasted about $35 getting them all when i should have only spent $14. so don't do what i did.


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Ok.. so after i've picked up the screws and grommets from the dealer, i jumped right on to the installation.. since this was my first time doing this, i spent most of my time thinking and planning how to get these on and making sure everything is done right.


First of all, these skirts initially came off a white 96 ST202 in Japan and then purchased them through ebay. you may order them straight from your local Toyota dealer but will cost you a pretty penny. fyi, it may cost you around $162.89 USD each from ToyotaWorld.

the pic below shows the skirts being sanded in my garage.
if you've got used skirts, there are clear adhesive protecters stickered on at the bottom rear of the skirt. these came stock and will need to be removed before sanding. to do this i used a torch to lightly heat it up and some bumper sticker removal spray (Goo Gone will work too) to help pull it off.






Getting Started
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-Jack up the car on both sides (front and rear) and let it rest on jack stands at all four corners, try to raise it as high as possible so you'll have more room to work under.


-Remove all four wheels.


This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Jan 17, 2010 - 8:25 PM

[Tech9ine]

im very unhappy that i have not seen your car in person yet, theres all of like, what..... 10 or so 6th gens in this city? i saw a green convertible today in east kildonan actually. But i'd like to see yours. especially now.

This post has been edited by Tech9ine: May 25, 2006 - 10:48 PM

[Starcraftjunkie]

I thought you did.. didn't you come to the Toyota meet?
I saw a dark "red" 6th gen at the meet when I was chilling with the other 6th gen owner (babycakes / 95gtschick). Was that you? The phillipino dude that bought a friend? That person took off after like 20 minutes tho.

im very unhappy that i have not seen your car in person yet, theres all of like, what..... 10 or so 6th gens in this city? i saw a green convertible today in east kildonan actually. But i'd like to see yours. especially now.

This post has been edited by Starcraftjunkie: May 26, 2006 - 2:07 AM