dpAtlanta
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OP... As far as the belly pan goes, PilotGore has unfortunate first hand knowledge on pan removal (Le-Boom.... look out - oil spill on track).As someone who has ripped off the engine belly pan during an off track excursion, I can tell you that you might be able to salvage the belly pan as long as there aren’t any holes in it. There are 12’ish screws that hold the belly pan to the chassis. There’s also a large push-in style plastic retailer in the middle (left to right) and towards the back of the belly pan (rearward.) In the chassis there are insertable clips that receive the screws. If you’re lucky, the screws were yanked out still holding the clips. In this case you’ll just need to replace the clips and you’re good to go. Sometimes the clips and screws are still holding onto pieces of your belly pan and you’ll find a few holes in the belly pan. In that case, the belly pan is a pricing one.
I suggest getting a good look under the car and figuring out if you just need to replace the clips/screws, or if you’re looking at a full panel replacement. Then head to a dealer parts department and have them bring up the diagrams and figure out what you need. You’ll find some Belly pan removal videos online by googling.
Goodluck.
attached was my belly pan after a (cough) forceful removal. Areas in blue are where the clips and screws held on and ripped holes.
As his photo shows, you will need to replace the OEM belly pan insulation. PilotGore chose a 23R-Value "Rockwool" brand as seen in the background.
INSULATION SARSACM DISCLAIMER
Do not place insulation between the belly pan and the vehicle.
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