MrCoola 4 Posted March 28 (edited) does anyone have a guide to removing the front clam on the Elise S3? or is it generally similar to the S2 removal? The reason I want to remove the clam is I think the resistor pack may have failed or be in the process of failing, I'm assuming that it cant be removed any other way? any help would be greatly appreciated Edited March 28 by MrCoola Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 84 Posted March 30 It's really easy: 1. Get in car 2. Start engine 3. Drive to Unit 4 Vehicle Services in Burton 4. Ask Gav to do it! Sorry, I have no idea how to do it by oneself, but I couldn't resist! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lithopsian 6 Posted March 31 It will be essentially the same as the S2. There might be a couple of little gotchas though. Resistor pack on the S2 can be done with the clam on, with difficulty, but I've been told that access is completely blocked on the S3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cakes 28 Posted March 31 2 hours ago, Lithopsian said: It will be essentially the same as the S2. There might be a couple of little gotchas though. Resistor pack on the S2 can be done with the clam on, with difficulty, but I've been told that access is completely blocked on the S3. Thought that was only true if they didn’t have air con? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lithopsian 6 Posted April 1 20 hours ago, The Cakes said: Thought that was only true if they didn’t have air con? You're probably correct. My experience with S2s is extremely limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk.Diggler 1 Posted April 9 Quite straight forward Get the front up on axle stands and remove wheels, arch liners, lights. Remove front under tray Remove inspection panel Remove all bolts under the inspection panel, under lights and at the bottom of the front wheel arch Then remove bolts from inside front clam wheel arch to lower bottom wing trim ( watch out for shims) Now either side of car open door and loosen bolt holding clam to bottom wing trim. this doesn't have to be fully removed just loose and watch for shims Last bolt is under the bracket screwed to the clam this needs to be removed. The clam can now be lifted but disconnect the ariel lead and the upper trim panel push switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
