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Old 05-15-2016, 07:11 PM   #1
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Install Guide: Sixth Gen Camaro SS Body Kit (Body Accessory Trim Package)

Looking to install the GM Body Accessory Trim Package / Body Kit? Check out this guide and see the final results of the install. Quick jump points below.

This Install guide covers the side skirts and rear diffuser, to see how to install the front splitter click here: http://bit.ly/1V4ukHz

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This wasn’t a hard install, but it did take time and the instructions didn’t cover off everything you needed to do. Hopefully this guide is helpful as I think I covered all the aspects you might miss if you on have the basic GM guide.



Guide Quick Links:
  • Setup: 0:35
  • Rocker Bracket: 0:51
  • Rocker Bracket Drilling: 2:33
  • Rocker Bracket Riveting: 3:55
  • Rocker Panel Install: 5:41
  • Rocker Panel Final Rivets: 8:46
  • Rear Fascia Removal: 10:50
  • Rear Fascia Removal Details: 13:36
  • Rear Bumper Clips and where they mount: 14:30
  • Left Side Wiring Clip Removal: 15:53
  • Rear Fascia Lower Reflector Removal: 16:29
  • Rear Fascia Drilling Template Install: 16:50
  • Crunch Inner Bumper Removal and unwiring: 17:48
  • New Rear Fascia & Bumper Assembly: 19:40
  • Bumper and Fascia Assembly Problems & Re-install: 22:05
  • Installed Walk Around: 23:50
  • Images: 24:31
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Old 05-15-2016, 09:40 PM   #2
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Good work! I dig it.

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Old 05-16-2016, 04:57 AM   #3
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Nice work, looks good. Thanks for the video as usual! I know who I'm going to call if I ever do it

Seems like you were able to work around the issue on the rear bumper tabs. However, next time you go to Harbor Freight pick yourself up these Trim And Molding Tool Set. They are great for working on painted or interior surfaces where you don't want to scratch stuff. For $8 you can't go wrong.

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Old 05-16-2016, 01:13 PM   #4
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Nice work, looks good. Thanks for the video as usual! I know who I'm going to call if I ever do it

Seems like you were able to work around the issue on the rear bumper tabs. However, next time you go to Harbor Freight pick yourself up these Trim And Molding Tool Set. They are great for working on painted or interior surfaces where you don't want to scratch stuff. For $8 you can't go wrong.

Didn't need any of these tools once we removed the single bolt on each side. But I do have these sets of tools but they are not the nylon versions. they are the handled and metal plated versions.
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Old 05-16-2016, 05:46 PM   #5
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Is there anything you would have done different to avoid those broken fasteners inside the bumper? Or was it just cheap plastic or bad luck? Do you think it needs repair?
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Old 05-16-2016, 06:03 PM   #6
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Is there anything you would have done different to avoid those broken fasteners inside the bumper? Or was it just cheap plastic or bad luck? Do you think it needs repair?
Make sure they lined up better. Looking at the template vs the tabs on the rear bumper, the tabs were not all straight and some were at odd angels. As they were plastic and just off a bit, I felt they could flex a bit... I was wrong. Should have just drilled out the hole a little bit more to make it fit perfectly.

As for needing to be repaired, it sits flush without issue. So I am going to leave it for now. But if I see any issues I will make note of it.

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Old 11-05-2016, 05:07 PM   #7
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Did my GFX DIY...front spliter and side rockers are piece of cake but rear fascia is real PITA! No way I could have done it without Sledge's video/tips. Thanks Sledge -for your videos!

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...76#post9392776
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Old 11-06-2016, 07:54 AM   #8
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Just for reference here are the GFX install instructions from the service manual.
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