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<center>'''Dynamat Installation - Gen7 Boot'''</center>

== Items Required For Install ==

* Dynamat Trunk Kit (or selection of suitable Dynamat sheets).
* Scissors.
* Craft-knife.
* Roller (Dynamat produce a hardwood type or you can use a furniture castor-wheel, rubber mallet or just your own bare hands).
* Screwdriver (cross-head)
* 10mm socket and ratchet.
* You may also wish to purchase a can of spray-on sound insulation, which Dynamat also makes.
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This is a basic guide on how to install Dynamat in your Celica boot. I have installed this in my Gen 7 190 but should be fairly adaptable to most cars. I used the Dynamat Trunk Kit but a sensible selection of Dynamat sheeting should do the job just as well. For reference, the Trunk Kit comprises of three sheets of Dynamat Original and two sheets of Dynamat Xtreme. Original is, well, the original product and the Xtreme, is roughly twice as effective as the Original and also looks nice and shiny compared to the Original's black.

Please be warned that this is simply a guide. It is one way of doing this job and may not be the best. I am simply giving a summary of how I did it and am not responsible for any damage you cause to your car. I hope you find it useful!

# Empty your boot.
# Remove the carpet liner from you boot.
# Remove the board covering your spare wheel.
# Remove the bolts holding the two boot trays in place and then remove the trays.
# Remove the trim under the tailgate by removing the appropriate bolts and black retaining peg. The peg is removed by turning the centre through 90 degrees and then pulling out.
# Remove the rear tray by taking out the plastic rivets. Carefully press the centre of the rivet in and pull it out. You will have to pull the tray out to unclip the retaining plastic anchors (of which there are two).
# Remove the side panels. Unscrew the net hooks and also the black retaining pegs behind the rear seats (fold these forward to gain access). You will have to pull the side panels out to unclip them. WARNING: Make sure you unplug the light connection on the driver's side panel. To gain access to this, remove the light access panel used for changing bulbs on the taillights.
# Unscrew the retaining bolt and remove the spare wheel.
# Vacuum all debris there may be from the cleared boot area. Then thoroughly clean the metalwork with white spirit or similar until completely dirt-free. Allow to dry. This is important in order to get the Dynamat to stick.
# Starting with the wheel well, lay out a sheet of Original in the well and press into shape. Not too hard or you will crease and crack the matting. In order to get the curve to form, you will have to slit the mat down the side areas of the well.
# Remove the wax paper backing and press into place. Try to avoid large pockets or air being retained underneath as these will split open when pressed into place.
# Further trimming may be required when in place to get a good fit.
# Press the whole area of matting firmly into place, using the roller/rubber mallet/hands as required.
# Repeat steps 10 - 13 for the floor of the boot and the side-walls (NOT the wheel arches or below the tailgate).<br>
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15. Fill any small areas with off-cuts.<br>
16. The wheel arches can be covered with Xtreme. Place against the arch and by tracing the shape of the arch against it, you can create a shape on which to cut the approximate shape. Then cut a straight strip to cover the top curve of the arch, also allowing the two bits of matting to meet.<br>
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17. Retain half a sheet of Xtreme for the tailgate and use the remainder for under the tailgate and also in the pockets behind the tail lights.<br>
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18. Spray any gaps or missed areas with Dynamat spray and leave to set (touch dry in approximately 10-20 minutes and re-coatable in about an hour, although one thin coat should be enough on non-porous surfaces).<br>
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19. Replace all the trim panels in reverse order of points 1-8. Make sure the plastic retaining anchors snap back into place or you will get vibrations while driving.<br>
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20. Remove the plastic trim from the inside of the tailgate. You will first have to unscrew the screw inside the handle and then remove the handle. The trim will then unclip with a bit of pulling. Make sure you retain all the retaining pegs from inside.<br>
21. Use the remaining half sheet of Xtreme to cover the metalwork. Make sure wires and cables are free to run and that it is accurately cut to enable the trim to go back in place.<br>
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22. Replace the trim and screw the handle back into place.<br>
23. Play a tune and go for a spin!<br>
<br>Mark J. Walker (Whrrr)