Unknown_Driver Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Congratulations like many of us, you have the old depreciated 2010 - 2012 Ford Taurus in SHO Trim this guide will help you update those fender vents with ease to the new 2013+ style and removing the visible word Taurus from the front fenders... items you will need: Thin durable Cardboard usually found with packaging for items sealed against with plastic i.e. hotwheels/matchbox sales packaging a clean quality microfibre cloth Quick Detailer maybe a claybar (completely optional) Parts You Need: DG1Z16178A DG1Z16178B someone recommended a putty knife but if you are worried about your paint like me you'd consider other paint safe items to push the tabs in so in this picture i'm jamming thin cardboard down inbetween the fender and the vent gently pry on the side closest to the door jam toward you away from the fender like this while attempting to push the tabs down with the cardboard while pulling off the vent it should come off easily if not try the tabs on the bottom when it comes off it will look like this spray the dirt and crap with some quick detailer and wipe it off it should be clean if you find specs of "rail dust" use a claybar like i did and it should be clean like this now take the new fendervent that fits and push it in firmly till you hear or feel a slight click the newer ones have very little click but push all over firmly, to be sure you can attempt to pry it off gently to confirm a proper secure snug fit NOW STEP BACK AND ADMIRE the shit out of your upgrade to give you a better understanding of the clips this image should help you this is the back of the old vent and this is the new vent Total Cost for this Mod here in Canada was $180.24 (including taxes) this was after a discount was applied :yell: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Thanks for having taken the time and effort to write this up for the benefit of all of your fellow members! :thumb: Kind of cool to see others stepping up to the "How-To" plate..... Your thread will be added to the "How-To" sticky shortly so that you can live on in EBOF infamy :hail: Thanks once again! Mike :yo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 :Very nice write up! This makes it easy to understand removing the vents....although I'm still undecided about which ones I personally like better on my car, the stock ones or the new ones....decisions, decisions!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casperl878 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 great job, very clear and in depth on how to install, makes me feel like i can do it myself lol, but still not sure if where to purchase these from for the best price, and ideas guys, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssho Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Looks great, thanks for the instructions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_Driver Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 great job' date=' very clear and in depth on how to install, makes me feel like i can do it myself lol, but still not sure if where to purchase these from for the best price, and ideas guys, thanks[/quote'] Thanks i think the cheapest place was that place in nevada for $90 a pair, that seems very reasonable i don't suggest paying the amount i did. it was more of a quick exclusivity thing i wanted to do asap but overall i like the look, gives it more of a status symbol when someone pulls up next you and can't read the tiny ones on the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getch78 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Fantastic write-up! I have already ordered the new fender vents and cannot wait to swap out the old ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanito Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Why can't I see these pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Juanito said: Why can't I see these pictures? Because Photobucket changed their policies this past Summer (of 2017) and they no longer allow "3rd Party Hosting" unless each individual account holder ponies up an annual fee of $399. So essentially, anyone who has used Photobucket in the past, including myself, have chosen NOT to pay for this exorbitant, ridiculous, annual fee just to post pictures. Essentially Photobucket is holding everyone's images hostage/for ransom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 So hopefully some other host will see the stupidity of Photobucket and discover they can increase traffic and business with some inexpensive hosting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Here's hoping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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