A-Arm Seals

A-Arm seals are extremely important if you wish to keep dirt, gravel, water and wind turbulence out of your engine compartment. New seals also add a detailed look to the under hood area of your car. This is a two-person installation.

 

1) When using existing inner fenders, you will be able to use the existing staple holes. If not, you’ll have to drill new ones.

» Note: inner fenders have a flat area on the underside where the seals attach.

2) First, if applicable, install the lower seal.

» Note: SoffSeal seals have a locating notch to help you align them properly with bolts.

3) To help hold the seal in proper position while your partner installs the staples, you may find it useful to insert straight pins through the staple holes. Use a block of wood to hold the seal and prevent finger pricks.

» Note: some seals are fitted into place behind body bolts and washers.

4) When the seal is properly located and positioned, have your partner shove the staples through and hold a hammer on the staple while you use another hammer to flatten the staple firmly in place.

5) Now install the main seals in the same manner. In most cases, the inner fender is shaped in such a fashion that will help you position the seal properly.

» Note: the seal fits around the flat area provided on the bottom side of inner fender. In this case the longer end flap goes toward the front of the car.

6) As before, your partner will need to hold a hammer or other heavy object on the head of the staple in the engine compartment while you flatten the underside.

7) The new A-Arm seals add a detailed look to your engine compartment.