00R Spitter Tabs, Incorrect Installation?

[CLASSIC MUSCLE]

For the metal tabs that hang the front splitter, can someone tell me if the metal tabs are supposed to slid below all the rubber like photo 1 below, or should the metal tabs stick between the rubber like is circled on photo #2? They seem to slide in under the rubber like photo 1 much easier, but then you have metal to metal contact of the bracket? What’s correct?

 

[DAVESVT2000]

The metal tabs go into the middle of the rubber mounts, into the slot.

Photo 2 is correct

 

[CLASSIC MUSCLE]

So the second photo, circled in yellow, is the correct way?

 

[DAVESVT2000]

Yes, the tab goes into the rubber slot.

In your picture 1 you can see how the slot is there in the rubber mounts for the tab to slide into, NOT under it.

 

[DAVESVT2000]

I’ve had times where I accidentally had one tab in the slot and the other underneath it, I’d take the splitter off and try again till I got it right

 

[CLASSIC MUSCLE]

I’ve had times where I accidentally had one tab in the slot and the other underneath it, I’d take the splitter off and try again till I got it right

Thanks. How deep into the rubber should the metal tab go? The 2nd picture with yellow circle is my car, do I have the tag in deep enough? It was somewhat difficult to slide it in there, some lubricant helps.

 

[DAVESVT2000]

As long as it’s in the slot, and your dzus fasteners line up with the holes, you’re good.

I think off memory the metal tabs only slide in about as far as what you’ve got showing in the picture.