Introduction
In this installation guide, we have provided step-by-step instructions to install the 27WON Intake Snorkel
Advisory:
- Working under the vehicle requires a safe and sturdy location for the vehicle to sit on jackstands
- Install requires removing or trimming OE bumper ducting
- Integra install requires modification of a bumper bracket. Details are in this guide
- Integra install requires removal or relocation of one of the two horns
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This guide describes a process to install your new Intake Snorkel
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This install requires removing or modifying the ducting between the bumper and radiator support
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For Integra, this install requires modifying the bumper support bracket
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Follow manufacturer recommendations to jack up and support the front of vehicle
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The passenger side wheel and tire were removed for clarity but are not required for bumper removal
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Clear space around the front of the car and underneath to have ample space to remove the front bumper
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Pop open the hood and support with hood prop in fully up position
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FL5 Type R is similar to Integra. Integra shown
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If you have another Honda Civic, skip to the next step
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Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the ten (10) push-clips on the top of the bumper
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These push clips are not removed
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The 2nd and 3rd images give you a better view of the clips
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If you have a Acura Integra or CTR, skip to the next step
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Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the ten (10) push-clips on the top of the bumper
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These push clips are not removed
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The 2nd and 3rd images give you a better view of the clips
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Other Civic trims not shown but process will be similar
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The passenger side wheel and tire were removed for clarity but not required for bumper removal. Passenger side shown, Driver side similar
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If you have a Honda Civic, skip to the next step
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Integra
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Remove the dome head screw with Philips screwdriver
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Remove the flat head screw with Philips screwdriver
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Remove two (2) push clips with flat head screw driver
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Repeat above for other fender well
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If you have an Acura Intregra, skip to the next step
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FL5 Type R
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Remove one push clip with flat head screw driver
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Remove three (3) flat head screws with Philips screwdriver
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Civic except Type R
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Remove two (2) flat head screws with Philips screwdriver
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Remove one push clip with flat head screw driver
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Repeat above for other fender well
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Integra
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Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the ten (10) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper
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Use 10mm socket and ratchet to remove two (2) M6 bolts
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Civic except Type R
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Use a large flathead screwdriver or prying tool to remove the eight(8) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper
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Use 10mm socket and ratchet to remove two (2) M6 bolts
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Use Phillips head screwdriver to remove two (2) screws
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FL5 Type R. Remove six(6) M6 bolts with 10mm socket. Remove twelve(12) push pins with prying tool. Remove one(1) screw with Phillips screwdriver
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Integra shown. Civic Similar
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Place a strip of blue Painters tape on the each fender as shown
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Place a strip of blue Painters tape on the each fender as shown
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Place a strip of blue Painters tape under each headlight as shown to help prevent any paint scratches from bumper removal
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Integra shown. Civic Similar
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Use a forceful but controlled motion with both hands to pop the bumper out of the three fender clips as shown
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Fender Clips
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The bumper will take some force to remove the first time it comes off. This is ok. You will hear a lot of noise as the tabs pop loose. The bumper is not breaking, just separating. The key here will be to use one swift forceful motion as opposed to a bunch of small tugs
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Do not fully pull the bumper off the car as there is some wiring to unclip later
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Do not fully pull the bumper off the car as there is some wiring to unclip later
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INTEGRA: Use a forceful but controlled motion with both hands to pop the bumper out of the four headlight clips as shown
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Headlight Clips
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CIVIC: Use a forceful but controlled rocking motion with both hands to pull the bumper out of the five headlight clips. This takes some force the first time
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Do the same for the Driver side of bumper
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Bumper could drop to the ground. Have friend hold the passenger side
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This step is for cars like the Integra that have Honda Sensing Suite and cars equipped with Fog Lights. Skip for other cars
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Use a Flashlight to see behind the driver side bumper that is loosely hanging off the car
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Use your hand to unclip the parking sensor pig tail
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Use your hand to unclip the fog light pig tail
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Repeat above for Passenger side
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This step is for cars like the Integra that have Honda Sensing Suite. Skip for other cars
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Use your hand to unclip the forward proximity sensor pig tail
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Grab bumper with both hands near hood latch and walk it off the car
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Set aside bumper in safe place
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Use caution not to scratch paint on bumper
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Integra
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Civic Si
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Civic EX
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FL5 Type R
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Skip this step for FL5 Type R install
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Use a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 10mm socket to remove two (2) bolts that holds the intake duct
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Use a panel clip tool or flat head screw driver to remove one (1) clip
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Plastic clip breaks very easily. Use Caution
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Integra shown. Civic Similar
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Use a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 10mm socket to remove four (4) bolts that hold the bracket to the radiator mount
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INTEGRA ONLY: With your fingers, pinch and remove the plug attached to the bracket
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Civic Si shown. Other cars similar
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Remove the thirteen (13) plastic push clips with a flat head screwdriver or pry tool holding ducting in place
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If you have a Honda Civic, skip to the next step
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One of the two horns is in the way of the Snorkel
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Remove or Relocate the Driver side horn
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The other horn will still work
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Attach provided left bracket to Snorkel as shown using provided M6 hardware. Let bracket wiggle a bit
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Attach provided right bracket to Snorkel as shown using provided M6 hardware. Let bracket wiggle a bit
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You can either leave the ducting off or trim it
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If you will leave the ducting off the car, skip to next step
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Place Snorkel on vehicle as shown without OEM ducting installed to assess clearance needed
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Trim OEM ducting around the perimeter of where the 27WON Snorkel mounts as shown using a razor blade or similar sharp trimming tool
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CIVIC EX TRIM: 6 ducting mount points will be lost as shown
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CIVIC Si TRIM: 6 ducting mount points will be lost as shown
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INTEGRA and CTR: Similar but not shown
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Place Snorkel in car as shown
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Insert provided plastic clip into bumper as shown
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If you have a Honda Civic, skip to the next step
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The bumper support bracket removed in Step 17 needs to be trimmed a bit
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OE Bracket. Not modified
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OE Bracket. Modified
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Roughly shows removed material
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Set Bumper Support Bracket in place. Notice the interference in the location of the Snorkel
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Trim the metal bumper support bracket with a Dremel or similar tool to achieve desired clearance
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Use black spray paint to cover exposed metal. Let paint dry
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Place the two (2) provided spacers as shown between bumper bracket and radiator support on the left two mount points
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Using previous wear marks, align bracket to line up with mounting hole
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Carefully place bumper bracket in place
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Secure bumper bracket in the left two spots with OE hardware using 10mm socket and ratchet
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Install but leave the two bolts at Snorkel loose
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Pop proximity sensor plug back in bumper bracket if applicable
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FL5 Type R skip to next step
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Inlet and Snorkel should not interfere but they can touch
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Secure intake inlet with OE M6 bolts using 10mm socket and ratchet
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Reinstall OE Inlet Clip
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Adjust Snorkel Brackets for optimal space between inlet and snorkel
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Snorkel will move up/down and in/out if hardware is still loose
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Snorkel should sit as low as possible
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Secure Snorkel Bracket Hardware hand tight with 10mm wrench or socket. Tighten all three (3) bolts on each bracket. This will secure the snorkel and the bumper bracket
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Civic and Integra skip to next step
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Secure Snorkel Bracket Hardware hand tight with 10mm wrench or socket. Tighten all three (3) bolts on each bracket. This will secure the snorkel and the bumper bracket
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You are about to install the front bumper. During this process it's a good idea to make sure there is proper clearance between the grille and the Snorkel
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Civic Si shown. FL5 Type R shown. Other models typically have more clearance between grille and Snorkel
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Snorkel can be touching the grille but should not be deforming it. If it seems like there is a lot of pressure on the grille then revisit Step 24 and 25 and make sure the Snorkel sits as close to the intake as possible
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Alternatively, you can mark the Snorkel at the interference location and easily remove a little material from the Snorkel with a Dremel or similar to improve fitment
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Integra process shown. Other cars similar. Refer to removal instructions as installation is the reverse of removal
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Make sure fog light plugs are not hanging below skid plate
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Move bumper almost in place and connect proximity sensor
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Continue carefully moving bumper into position until it's nearly lined up with fender on each side
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Bumper can get caught on headlights
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Install one push clip to help secure bumper while plugging in fog lights and parking sensors on each side
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Reach between bumper and car to plugs. You may need to lightly pull bumper at corners to create space
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Note locking tabs at upper fenders. Slide each end of bumper into upper fender tabs
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Push four clips under each headlight into place
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Push three clips at each fender into place
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Integra
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Reinstall the ten (10) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper
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Use 10mm socket and ratchet to reinstall two (2) M6 bolts
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Civic except Type R
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Reinstall the eight(8) push-clips on the bottom of the bumper
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Use 10mm socket and ratchet to reinstall two (2) M6 bolts
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Use Phillips head screwdriver to reinstall two (2) screws
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FL5 Type R see step 8
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The passenger side wheel and tire were removed for clarity but not required for bumper removal
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Reinstall the dome head screw with Philips screwdriver
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Reinstall the flat head screw with Philips screwdriver
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Reinstall two (2) push clips with flat head screw driver
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Civic except Type R
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Reinstall two (2) flat head screws with Philips screwdriver
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Reinstall one push clip with flat head screw driver
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FL5 Type R see step 7
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Civic shown, refer to Step 4 for Integra and FL5 Type R
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Reinstall the ten (10) push-clips on the top of the bumper
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The 2nd and 3rd images give you a better view of the clips
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Other Civic trims not shown but process will be similar
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This completes the installation of your 27WON Intake Snorkel
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