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The Ford Endeavour 3.2 Titanium – Built Tough
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#122
A quick trip
The truck covered 1278.6 kms as per odo in 2 days to attend an event. Majority of this distance was on Yamuna Expressway and Lucknow Expressway. The effortless nature of driving the truck and the confidence the truck inspires were the reasons the trip could be completed with only SYNC3 giving company.
A pitstop on Lucknow Expressway with only the toilets being operational in such a large facility
Catching a glimpse of the rear
The bugs attack
FE on Lucknow Expressway
FE for the onward journey
At a pitstop on the YEW
Catching a good number on the odo
FE for the last 60 kms on the return journey involving speed variations
FE for the return journey
Total Trip summary
With the tankful to tankful method, the stats were 0.3 kmpl lesser than what MID showed.
The truck covered 1278.6 kms as per odo in 2 days to attend an event. Majority of this distance was on Yamuna Expressway and Lucknow Expressway. The effortless nature of driving the truck and the confidence the truck inspires were the reasons the trip could be completed with only SYNC3 giving company.
A pitstop on Lucknow Expressway with only the toilets being operational in such a large facility
Catching a glimpse of the rear
The bugs attack
FE on Lucknow Expressway
FE for the onward journey
At a pitstop on the YEW
Catching a good number on the odo
FE for the last 60 kms on the return journey involving speed variations
FE for the return journey
Total Trip summary
With the tankful to tankful method, the stats were 0.3 kmpl lesser than what MID showed.
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#123
Participating in The Great Ford Endeavour Drive
The NCR chapter was organised on 24th and 25th Feb. 2018 near Gurugram by Wanderers Adventure Sports for Ford India. The event was well laid out and unlike being confined to a modified piece of land, the lap for the event was spread in the natural habitat.
Post registration, both Ford India and the Marshals were kind enough to accommodate my special request - to allow me to lap the track in my own truck. I did this to understand the capabilities and limitations of my own truck rather than that of demo vehicles. Moreover, it was more scarier in my own truck as one wrong move and the damage would have been straight to the heart.
When my name was called for the batch going out on track, completed the safety briefing and then took the truck with the Marshal to set off for the track. The entire track and the various modes of the Endeavour were explained in detail by the Marshal. Having seen the switched tyres, he asked not to use the rear differential lock for both the vertical climbs and the tyres did not disappoint. Both the vertical climbs were completed without engaging the rear differential lock which was not the case with the stock tyres as I was informed. This is why I wanted to take my own truck.
Overall, it was a very well organised event and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Did 2 laps - one with my own truck and other before leaving the event as a backseat passenger in a demo vehicle on a shorter track. The adrenaline rush cannot be described and the both the laps were treated as Heart Activity by my activity tracker![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
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The safety briefing booth
The slush pit
Side drop - very scary
Steep descend with very confined width
Articulation
Descend followed by sandy ascend
Articulation (to kill momentum) followed by steeper sandy ascend (completed without Rear Differential Lock)
Descend with articulation pits
Unfortunately, I couldn't take any pictures of my own run. Sharing the Videos from the dashcam
On a separate note, Iron Rock would be happy to the vehicle of the Marshal. Seeing this monster in person was simply wow experience.
Side view
Besides a slightly modified cousin - the difference is quite apparent
Would have been awesome if Ford India would have parked a Ranger Raptor besides these beasts![[:D]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Big%20Smile.gif "Big Smile [:D]")
The NCR chapter was organised on 24th and 25th Feb. 2018 near Gurugram by Wanderers Adventure Sports for Ford India. The event was well laid out and unlike being confined to a modified piece of land, the lap for the event was spread in the natural habitat.
Post registration, both Ford India and the Marshals were kind enough to accommodate my special request - to allow me to lap the track in my own truck. I did this to understand the capabilities and limitations of my own truck rather than that of demo vehicles. Moreover, it was more scarier in my own truck as one wrong move and the damage would have been straight to the heart.
When my name was called for the batch going out on track, completed the safety briefing and then took the truck with the Marshal to set off for the track. The entire track and the various modes of the Endeavour were explained in detail by the Marshal. Having seen the switched tyres, he asked not to use the rear differential lock for both the vertical climbs and the tyres did not disappoint. Both the vertical climbs were completed without engaging the rear differential lock which was not the case with the stock tyres as I was informed. This is why I wanted to take my own truck.
Overall, it was a very well organised event and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Did 2 laps - one with my own truck and other before leaving the event as a backseat passenger in a demo vehicle on a shorter track. The adrenaline rush cannot be described and the both the laps were treated as Heart Activity by my activity tracker
.The safety briefing booth
The slush pit
Side drop - very scary
Steep descend with very confined width
Articulation
Descend followed by sandy ascend
Articulation (to kill momentum) followed by steeper sandy ascend (completed without Rear Differential Lock)
Descend with articulation pits
Unfortunately, I couldn't take any pictures of my own run. Sharing the Videos from the dashcam
Part 1 of 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6czic1y2yw
Part 2 of 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veax0yrcv7c
Part 3 of 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAi90YkHr9M
On a separate note, Iron Rock would be happy to the vehicle of the Marshal. Seeing this monster in person was simply wow experience.
Side view
Besides a slightly modified cousin - the difference is quite apparent
Would have been awesome if Ford India would have parked a Ranger Raptor besides these beasts
This is the mat which i saw in the Test Drive Car. But my car came with cheap looking rubber mat. Truly shocking.
![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
AG, These FE numbers are very good. At what speeds were they attained?
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#126
This is the mat which i saw in the Test Drive Car. But my car came with cheap looking rubber mat. Truly shocking.
120 Kmph was the cruise speed on expressway which is not yet speed monitored, 100 Kmph where the speed limit is strictly enforced. 500 Kms of the entire journey involved 2 lane roads which actually brought the overall trip FE down by almost 1.5 kmpl atleast.
These speed figures should have given you more mileage. On TeamBHP several users have posted FE of 13.5 + in that speed range. In my first 750 KM (100% city Traffic Drive) I have been getting in between 6.9 to 7.4. I am told it will improve after first Service (Wonder how).
I get around 10 - 10.5 with my PS on highways at 100 + speeds, but at 120 I am sure it would drop to single digits despite being lighter than the Titanium 3.2 by almost 250kgs. The Ford must be a seriously good engine.
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#129
Let me elaborate my findings:
At constant 120 Kmph - FE is 10.5 kmpl
At constant 110 Kmph - FE is 11.6 kmpl
At constant 100 Kmph - FE is 12.8 kmpl
Varying the speeds between 60 to 100 Kmph (two lane roads), the average FE is around 8 to 8.5 kmpl.
The above FE figures are with cold tyre pressure set at 31 PSI all around which increases to 35 to 36 PSI due to heat generated by the tyre itself. The tyres themselves are larger at 285/60R18 with a different compound as opposed to the standard 265/60R18. Moreover, these FE figures are with both front and rear AC ON.
With the above data, I feel it is very easy to get the 13.5+ figure is easy on stock tyres, Ford recommended Eco cold air pressure on stock tyres of 35 PSI all around and expressway drive not exceeding 100 kmph.
In the PS, I used to get the same figures and at 120 kmph, the FE used to drop to 8.5 kmpl.
The Endeavour is permanent 4x4 which is bound to add more frictional losses of rotating parts. Still, the Endeavour posts good FE number as it has got a tallish 6th gear which keeps the RPM at a shade under 2000 mark even at 120 kmph.
At constant 120 Kmph - FE is 10.5 kmpl
At constant 110 Kmph - FE is 11.6 kmpl
At constant 100 Kmph - FE is 12.8 kmpl
Varying the speeds between 60 to 100 Kmph (two lane roads), the average FE is around 8 to 8.5 kmpl.
The above FE figures are with cold tyre pressure set at 31 PSI all around which increases to 35 to 36 PSI due to heat generated by the tyre itself. The tyres themselves are larger at 285/60R18 with a different compound as opposed to the standard 265/60R18. Moreover, these FE figures are with both front and rear AC ON.
With the above data, I feel it is very easy to get the 13.5+ figure is easy on stock tyres, Ford recommended Eco cold air pressure on stock tyres of 35 PSI all around and expressway drive not exceeding 100 kmph.
In the PS, I used to get the same figures and at 120 kmph, the FE used to drop to 8.5 kmpl.
The Endeavour is permanent 4x4 which is bound to add more frictional losses of rotating parts. Still, the Endeavour posts good FE number as it has got a tallish 6th gear which keeps the RPM at a shade under 2000 mark even at 120 kmph.
My Frist Long drive on this Monster truck – It was a pleasure driving this Car.
“This is my First 4×4 SUV and therefore I may sound a bit naïve to experts in describing my experience with this car. I have driven a Sedan all my life.”
I started my journey at 2.45 AM from Chennai en-route to Ooty for a short work trip. Picked up my friend on the way. I had fuelled the car previous night and had kept the tyre pressure at 31PSI (It took some time to figure the complicated PSI badge on the door panel). We drove about 100 KM and realized that the ride a bit bumpy, therefore decided to check the tyre pressure and observed that the PSI had gone up to 34. Since we were just 2 in the car we decided to reduce the PSI to 29 and started driving ahead. Immediately the Low tyre pressure warning started ticking. We saw a sudden improvement in the ride quality and therefore we continued driving.
With speeds of about 100 to 120KMPH I managed an excellent fuel economy of 12.5KMPL. The Ride was just too good. However, beyond 120KMPH it gets very noisy. The stability at 140 and 160 is not sedan like and it feels slightly uncomfortable. We drove about 575 KM and reached ooty by 12.30 AM. The drive up the hill was effortless and to be more precise it felt like driving a small car. The Turning radius is excellent. At places where my Laura would not turn in a single attempt, this one manages it very well. When stuck in traffic on a slope the car stands rock solid and does not move back at all (maybe the case with all SUV’s) the grip on the road is fantastic even on a muddy road with an incline of 40 degrees. That was WOW.
As we moved uphill closer to ooty, the fuel economy dropped to 8.8KMPL that was also coz we revved the car upto 165 KMPH about 100 km before we stated the drive up the hill. Since we were tired we could not manage to click pictures of the FE gauge. We had a very nice time driving around in ooty and even with a lot of traffic this car was very very comfortable to drive. I must emphasize that this car is a head turner. Everyone around would stand by and keep looking at the car. Bikers would just move aside and give way. You feel you are riding on an elephant (Height and size factor) :P
There was one issue that really pissed me. Every now and then a strange beeps is heard. The music volume reduces during the beep. It doesn't seem to have a pattern. Once it beeped 3 times consecutively and then it vanished for 20 minutes and then beeped once. There is no notification, no light on the mid, no visible warning sign. After several days of breaking my head, figured that the navigation warning switch has to be turned off. Did that and the problem was resolved. The sound was too annoying and wonder why it has to be in the first place. The Ford Tec guys had no clue about this issue and did not know how to resolve this.
Way back home
We started driving back next day at 1 in the afternoon and the drive down the hill was even better. The car was excellent on the narrow curves, the fuel economy down the hill was at 13.8KMPL and as we started driving on the terrain roads the fuel economy dropped to 12.5KMPL. I must mention that only front AC was ON for the entire journey.
One strange thing I noticed was the Tyre PSI when we started our ride down the hill. At the fuel station (Still on the hill) we noticed that the Tyre PSI on right side both front and rear was 29PSI and on the left it 34 PSI. (not sure whats the cause) We adjusted the PSI to 31 on all the tyres and started our descent.
As we were nearing Chennai we wanted to push the car harder and we could only manage 165KMPL. The fuel economy on the last 200KM stretch dropped down to 9.7 KMPL (Still very happy) calculated the fuel cost for the return journey and it was at INR 3700 for about 585KM (66.45 Per Litre). Not too bad at all. (Guys who are scared to buy this car for its fuel economy, just don’t bother)
Reached home at about 10:30PM and parked the car. Next day afternoon after about 15km drive took the car to fuel station and noticed that the PSI had fallen to 20PSI automatically on all tyres. I am still wondering how that happened. Even more strange was the fact that the low tyre pressure indicator never pinged. (when we had 29PSI on the way to ooty it was indicating low PSI) – (Any one with similar incident)
Summary
It was an amazing ride all the way back home. Yes it was a bit bumpy and wonder what the passengers would have felt in the middle row (if there were any). I love the Endeavour Steering (the feel of it). However, the size of it blocks the key hole view, making it extremely difficult to find it and key in. At 100KMPH the car is very agile, smooth and the best place to be in. When you press the peddle hard to take over the sudden surge of RMP make the cabin very noisy, the grunt is too loud for comfort (Some may enjoy it). At some points I felt the car was wanting for power as the gear shits are really slow (ESP when you start your ride). The boot is a massive one and you can pack your entire months luggage in it. Did not yet try the middle and last row. Will write more on the future trips. Here are some pics from the odometer showing FE.
Sorry the pictures did not get uploaded in the earlier post.
“This is my First 4×4 SUV and therefore I may sound a bit naïve to experts in describing my experience with this car. I have driven a Sedan all my life.”
I started my journey at 2.45 AM from Chennai en-route to Ooty for a short work trip. Picked up my friend on the way. I had fuelled the car previous night and had kept the tyre pressure at 31PSI (It took some time to figure the complicated PSI badge on the door panel). We drove about 100 KM and realized that the ride a bit bumpy, therefore decided to check the tyre pressure and observed that the PSI had gone up to 34. Since we were just 2 in the car we decided to reduce the PSI to 29 and started driving ahead. Immediately the Low tyre pressure warning started ticking. We saw a sudden improvement in the ride quality and therefore we continued driving.
With speeds of about 100 to 120KMPH I managed an excellent fuel economy of 12.5KMPL. The Ride was just too good. However, beyond 120KMPH it gets very noisy. The stability at 140 and 160 is not sedan like and it feels slightly uncomfortable. We drove about 575 KM and reached ooty by 12.30 AM. The drive up the hill was effortless and to be more precise it felt like driving a small car. The Turning radius is excellent. At places where my Laura would not turn in a single attempt, this one manages it very well. When stuck in traffic on a slope the car stands rock solid and does not move back at all (maybe the case with all SUV’s) the grip on the road is fantastic even on a muddy road with an incline of 40 degrees. That was WOW.
As we moved uphill closer to ooty, the fuel economy dropped to 8.8KMPL that was also coz we revved the car upto 165 KMPH about 100 km before we stated the drive up the hill. Since we were tired we could not manage to click pictures of the FE gauge. We had a very nice time driving around in ooty and even with a lot of traffic this car was very very comfortable to drive. I must emphasize that this car is a head turner. Everyone around would stand by and keep looking at the car. Bikers would just move aside and give way. You feel you are riding on an elephant (Height and size factor) :P
There was one issue that really pissed me. Every now and then a strange beeps is heard. The music volume reduces during the beep. It doesn't seem to have a pattern. Once it beeped 3 times consecutively and then it vanished for 20 minutes and then beeped once. There is no notification, no light on the mid, no visible warning sign. After several days of breaking my head, figured that the navigation warning switch has to be turned off. Did that and the problem was resolved. The sound was too annoying and wonder why it has to be in the first place. The Ford Tec guys had no clue about this issue and did not know how to resolve this.
Way back home
We started driving back next day at 1 in the afternoon and the drive down the hill was even better. The car was excellent on the narrow curves, the fuel economy down the hill was at 13.8KMPL and as we started driving on the terrain roads the fuel economy dropped to 12.5KMPL. I must mention that only front AC was ON for the entire journey.
One strange thing I noticed was the Tyre PSI when we started our ride down the hill. At the fuel station (Still on the hill) we noticed that the Tyre PSI on right side both front and rear was 29PSI and on the left it 34 PSI. (not sure whats the cause) We adjusted the PSI to 31 on all the tyres and started our descent.
As we were nearing Chennai we wanted to push the car harder and we could only manage 165KMPL. The fuel economy on the last 200KM stretch dropped down to 9.7 KMPL (Still very happy) calculated the fuel cost for the return journey and it was at INR 3700 for about 585KM (66.45 Per Litre). Not too bad at all. (Guys who are scared to buy this car for its fuel economy, just don’t bother)
Reached home at about 10:30PM and parked the car. Next day afternoon after about 15km drive took the car to fuel station and noticed that the PSI had fallen to 20PSI automatically on all tyres. I am still wondering how that happened. Even more strange was the fact that the low tyre pressure indicator never pinged. (when we had 29PSI on the way to ooty it was indicating low PSI) – (Any one with similar incident)
Summary
It was an amazing ride all the way back home. Yes it was a bit bumpy and wonder what the passengers would have felt in the middle row (if there were any). I love the Endeavour Steering (the feel of it). However, the size of it blocks the key hole view, making it extremely difficult to find it and key in. At 100KMPH the car is very agile, smooth and the best place to be in. When you press the peddle hard to take over the sudden surge of RMP make the cabin very noisy, the grunt is too loud for comfort (Some may enjoy it). At some points I felt the car was wanting for power as the gear shits are really slow (ESP when you start your ride). The boot is a massive one and you can pack your entire months luggage in it. Did not yet try the middle and last row. Will write more on the future trips. Here are some pics from the odometer showing FE.
Sorry the pictures did not get uploaded in the earlier post.
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Thread Starter
#131
It is usual for the tyre pressure to go up. This is due to the change of temperature of air inside the tyre due to the heat generated by the tyres & brakes.
The tyre pressure should always be checked adjusted in cold - basically before start of drive. The cause of low tyre pressure warning would be because of correction of air from 34 to 29 PSI in a hot tyre.
Considering the tyre pressures, you have got very good FE numbers.
The tyre pressure should always be checked adjusted in cold - basically before start of drive. The cause of low tyre pressure warning would be because of correction of air from 34 to 29 PSI in a hot tyre.
Considering the tyre pressures, you have got very good FE numbers.
Whats your suggestion on changing the headlight
I am considering OSRAM 9005 HB3 3600K NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED.
Does this effect the warranty ?
I am considering OSRAM 9005 HB3 3600K NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED.
Does this effect the warranty ?
Thread Starter
#133
Having used OSRAM NBU on my previous vehicle, the increase in light is more of a perception rather than actual. As with any modification, warranty may or may not be affected but yes as this is a straight replacement of the high beam bulb with same type, there should not be any issues in my opinion.
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#134
Fitting the Rat mesh (Part 1/2 - answering the tough question)
There have been numerous instances of Rat damaging the vehicle. Interiors are a special target as on long journeys most of us have a quick bite in the car leaving the smell of food behind if not the food leftover particles itself. I also had an unanswered question - whether the fresh air vent is closed or open when the blower is off. In a pursuit to get the answer to this question, ended-up installing the mesh as well.
First the answer to the question - with blower turned off and ignition off, the vent is neither fully open nor fully closed. This position of the vent could be a potential access for any Rat or even dust when the vehicle is parked. The cabin air filter can save the day but once a Rat is inside, it's game over.
Picture showing the Vent at around 50% position with Blower Off, Ignition Off
Picture showing the Vent at fully closed position with Blower Off, Ignition Off, Vent manually switched to internal re-circulation mode
Picture showing the Vent at fully open position with Blower Off, Ignition Off, Vent manually switched to fresh air mode
Video showing the vent in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WlYJQNjtMA
With the question answered and the assembly already open, it was time for the DIY fitting of Rat mesh.
There have been numerous instances of Rat damaging the vehicle. Interiors are a special target as on long journeys most of us have a quick bite in the car leaving the smell of food behind if not the food leftover particles itself. I also had an unanswered question - whether the fresh air vent is closed or open when the blower is off. In a pursuit to get the answer to this question, ended-up installing the mesh as well.
First the answer to the question - with blower turned off and ignition off, the vent is neither fully open nor fully closed. This position of the vent could be a potential access for any Rat or even dust when the vehicle is parked. The cabin air filter can save the day but once a Rat is inside, it's game over.
Picture showing the Vent at around 50% position with Blower Off, Ignition Off
Picture showing the Vent at fully closed position with Blower Off, Ignition Off, Vent manually switched to internal re-circulation mode
Picture showing the Vent at fully open position with Blower Off, Ignition Off, Vent manually switched to fresh air mode
Video showing the vent in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WlYJQNjtMA
With the question answered and the assembly already open, it was time for the DIY fitting of Rat mesh.
Thread Starter
#135
Fitting the Rat mesh (Part 2/ 2 - DIY install)
With the question answered and mesh available, there was no point in closing the panels without putting the mesh in place.
The DIY took close to an hour as I wanted to plug the 2 vents directly in front of the fresh air duct and not the 3 cut-outs in the panel of the cavity in front of it. This was done to avoid any surprises as there could have been 3 more openings below the drive side cover or more importantly, if the cavity area between the actual 2 vents (which I covred with mesh) and the outer cut outs had any opening, the whole exercise would become pointless. Due to the limited access available to the 2 vents behind and through the 3 cut outs in front of them, the measurements were crude and the mesh was made with trial & error correction method which took time.
Step 1: Removing the locks for front passenger side cowl cover. After opening the bonnet, to access the vents for meshing, the passenger side cowl cover for the wiper assembly needs to be removed. There are 5 locks which in the absence of the special tool can be opened with a small flat tip screwdriver. The center part needs to be popped-up with the screwdriver and then the entire lock can be pulled.
Locks to be opened
Step 2: Removing the bonnet hinge cover. The small cover on near the bonnet hinge between the windshield and fender needs to be removed. Lifting it from near the far end from fender will allow it to come out.
Bonnet hinge cover removed
Step 3: Removing the cowling cover. From the fender side, the cover needs to be gently pulled upwards from near the edge of the windshield to open it up. The locks are along the windshield.
Passenger side cowl cover removed showing vents to be meshed
Step 4: Meshing the vents. There would be 3 rectangular cut outs visible behind which there would be 2 vents. The latter need to be meshed. The size of each of the vent opening is approx. 135mm x 80mm. The mesh needs to be a bit larger in size so that the edges can be bent. This would enable the mesh to fit on the collar of the vents. Double sided 3M tape was also used on the flat edges of the mesh to stick it to the vent panel.
Close-up of Mesh...
... which needs to be installed with limited access through the front cut outs
One done, one to go
Close-up of the mesh stuck on the collar of the vent and pasted using 3M double sided tape
Meshing done
Step 5: Putting it all back. Following steps 1 to 3 in reverse order, the task would be completed.
Disclaimer: No liabilities or responsibilities whatsoever assumed.
With the question answered and mesh available, there was no point in closing the panels without putting the mesh in place.
The DIY took close to an hour as I wanted to plug the 2 vents directly in front of the fresh air duct and not the 3 cut-outs in the panel of the cavity in front of it. This was done to avoid any surprises as there could have been 3 more openings below the drive side cover or more importantly, if the cavity area between the actual 2 vents (which I covred with mesh) and the outer cut outs had any opening, the whole exercise would become pointless. Due to the limited access available to the 2 vents behind and through the 3 cut outs in front of them, the measurements were crude and the mesh was made with trial & error correction method which took time.
Step 1: Removing the locks for front passenger side cowl cover. After opening the bonnet, to access the vents for meshing, the passenger side cowl cover for the wiper assembly needs to be removed. There are 5 locks which in the absence of the special tool can be opened with a small flat tip screwdriver. The center part needs to be popped-up with the screwdriver and then the entire lock can be pulled.
Locks to be opened
Step 2: Removing the bonnet hinge cover. The small cover on near the bonnet hinge between the windshield and fender needs to be removed. Lifting it from near the far end from fender will allow it to come out.
Bonnet hinge cover removed
Step 3: Removing the cowling cover. From the fender side, the cover needs to be gently pulled upwards from near the edge of the windshield to open it up. The locks are along the windshield.
Passenger side cowl cover removed showing vents to be meshed
Step 4: Meshing the vents. There would be 3 rectangular cut outs visible behind which there would be 2 vents. The latter need to be meshed. The size of each of the vent opening is approx. 135mm x 80mm. The mesh needs to be a bit larger in size so that the edges can be bent. This would enable the mesh to fit on the collar of the vents. Double sided 3M tape was also used on the flat edges of the mesh to stick it to the vent panel.
Close-up of Mesh...
... which needs to be installed with limited access through the front cut outs
One done, one to go
Close-up of the mesh stuck on the collar of the vent and pasted using 3M double sided tape
Meshing done
Step 5: Putting it all back. Following steps 1 to 3 in reverse order, the task would be completed.
Disclaimer: No liabilities or responsibilities whatsoever assumed.