Installation of Side Window Vent Visors

 

Step 1
 
Unpack your visors and ensure you have everything.  You should have 4 visors, 1 alcohol wiping pad & 1 adhesive promoter (small tube with a felt like tip on the end) and of course the instructions that we never read..hehehe
 
Step 2
 
Determine which visor goes on which door frame* and hold them against the door frame to familiarize yourself with just how they fit and are positioned BEFORE you remove any of the adhesive backing.  This is very important, because the adhesive tape is very strong and if you position them wrong with the red backing tape removed, your in trouble, and will be taking a trip to the dealer to buy another set.  But if you have a good idea of the fit, this project is very easy!
 
* The visors are mounted on the door frame, line the top edge of the visors up with the top edge of the door frame.
 
Step 3
 
Important!!!  Ensure your mounting surface (door frame) is clean, and free of any grease, oils or other inhibitors that would prevent proper adhesion.  Once you are sure of this, it's time to apply the adhesive promoter (the small tube with the felt like tip).   Locate the dot on the side of the tube.  Press that dot hard, (but not too hard to break it in half) until you hear a "pop or crack" like noise.  You are now ready to apply this to the door frames.  Work quickly in strokes and apply it only to the areas that the visors are actually going to come into contact with the door frames!  You will have enough for all 4 doors.  Should you get this product on areas other than required, use the alcohol pad to remove it!  Let this adhesive promoter "set up" for 5 minutes before applying the visors!
 
Step 4
 
You are now ready to install the visors!  Start on the passenger side front door frame, and remove the red backing tape from the small mounting pad and peel about 6 - 8 inches of red backing tape away from the rest of the visor.  Carefully and accurately position the visor into place and press firmly to secure it,  gradually work down the door frame (towards the mirror) whilst peeling the red backing tape off and pressing the visor onto the door frame.  Once you have all the tape removed, continue to press hard along the edges to ensure proper adhesion.  Repeat this procedure for the driver's side front door frame.  When doing the rear door frames, the procedure is the same, but I have included a little tip for you as follows:  Remove the two short pieces of red backing tape first, and then peel 4 - 5 inches of the red backing tape back from the long strip.  Again, carefully and accurately position the visor into place before pressing firmly.  Once they are in the correct position, you can peel the rest of the red backing tape off, and press firmly all over to ensure proper adhesion of the visors!
 
Note: Be sure to match the gap between the visors equal to the gap of the doors, this will ensure they do not touch each other when opening and closing the doors!
 
Note:  The adhesive strips require about 24 hours to cure, but you can drive your car right after installation, but I would caution high speeds or inclement weather, car washing etc. if at all possible for at least 24 hours!
 
It sounds like a lot, but it's all very easy.  I just wanted to emphasize the caution required in some aspects of the installation.
 
Have fun installing them, they really make a big difference on the rainy days, and they look great too!
 
- Richard (F1Guy98)