Front Splitter?

[Steve S.]

I've just noticed that I havn't got that bit of black plastic attached to the bottom lip of the front bumper.Did all models have these or has mine fell off somewhere? It's an R reg Galaxy Ultima. Anyone any idea of replacement cost.. at least

[Guest jonc]

I assume the bit of black plastic is the front spoiler. It's a two-piece trim that clips into cut-outs on the bottom lip of the bumper.

 

If you don't have one the previous owner probably smacked a high kerb, or a slow dog, or something.

 

Replecement cost is about

[Steve S.]

Dear jonc,

Reading between the lines I guess you've done this job before????!!!!

Thanks for the advice ... greatly appreciated.The price doesn't seem too bad either(a similar even smaller piece on the Clio we have costs over

[Guest jonc]

I've done it more than once, but it's pretty straightforward. Just make sure your front bumper has enough cut-outs on the lower lip to catch the spoiler and you'll be okay.

 

Mabye worth pricing the two-part spoiler at your local Ford dealer as I'm quoting Irish prices... which should be (but aren't always) the same as GB.

[Guest vr6galaxy]

Looked at the front of our Galaxy today :o and guess what? no lower spoiler section :o cant say I can ever remember there being one when we bought it :huh: haven't missed it so unless I come across one in a breakers one day I don't think I'll replace it :huh:

[justme]

Steve,

Going to put a tow bar on soon, would you have any instructions on wiring.

Did you cut into the wires or was there a lead for towbar wiring?

If you cut into the wires could you tell me where and what coloures?

Many thanks.

[Steve S.]

Dear Justme,

Wiring is pretty straight forward,I was fortunate in that the "pre -wired sockets were present in the rhs rear access panel where the jack is secured.They were well hidden mind in the corner. Don't confuse with the the connectors attached to the metal panel, they should be loose , possibly covered in foam, and may be attached with a plastic tie which you cut to give yourself more length.You, having a later model , may not have these sockets, which makes the job a tad more difficult and time consuming. I cut the sockets off as I'd already tried to obtain the corresponding socket/plug from Ford without success.You can then use Scotch clips or terminal blocks for the connections.I used the latter after tinning the bare wires... but what evers easier Scotch clips are usually supplied anyway.I routed the wire through the middle (of three) large grommets that you'll see on the under side of the floor. I used a welding rod to "mouse" the cable along this box section to where the wires are (trial& error I'm afraid) .Then connect up as per instructions on wiring diagram hopefully supplied with tow bar.If you need further help with the wiring colours etc feel free to post.

Regards

Steve S.

[justme]

Many thanks Steve, I will have a look for the tow bar wires as mine is the pre facelift model. If I need more info I will post.

Thanks again!

[Steve S.]

Justme,....a further thought ,..when "mousing" the cable remove first the plastic cover at the boot edge(surrounding hatch latch) its just held by press clips.. pull up gently, this gives much better access to the box section so you can, if need be, run wires to the lhs lamp wiring.

Steve.