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Old 06-27-2018, 04:54 PM
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Fitting Rain Guards

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I have just bought some rain guards to fit the side windows of my Honda Jazz to stop the rain from coming in when the window is slightly open, the package comes with 4 different size brackets and shapes and I have no idea what bracket goes on what window or guard. it's very confusing!!, I have googled it on youtube but every video I've found seems to only have one set of brackets not different sizes like I have.
The instructions that came with the rain guards is very basic to say the least and not really of any help at all.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-27-2018, 08:36 PM
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What year vehicle? Did you buy OEM or aftermarket guards? Sounds like aftermarket if the brackets are different sizes. I installed OEM and they were all the same.

If you have questions that YouTube videos cannot answer, contact the manufacturer.
 
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Old 06-27-2018, 09:08 PM
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Hi sneefy & thank's for taking the time to reply to my post it's really appreciated, I bought the rain/wind guards from TM for about $100 so maybe they are aftermarket ones!!, I contacted our local Honda NZ and they only seem to be interested in fitting them for me for another $80 which I can't really afford being on a pension although I guess that will be the outcome in the end.
The car is only 5 years old
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Old 06-27-2018, 09:23 PM
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They're really not difficult. Perhaps a little fiddly. Watch the install vids. They helped me. Test fit and determine which brackets go where. I'll bet if you just figure how things line up, you can do it.

Edit: i see you said 5 years old. Then I don't know if the brackets are supposed to be different. I installed them on a GK.

Give it a shot!
 

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Old 06-27-2018, 09:59 PM
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Do you have a "handy" or mechanically inclined friend?
I'm all for calling on the skills of others if available.

A lot of people, actually enjoy helping out.
 
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Old 06-28-2018, 10:00 AM
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Post some pictures of what you have or a link to the product, could help.
 
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Old 06-28-2018, 05:35 PM
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Hi sneefy Ha-ha I love your optimism mate,that's a great idea about test fitting it without the adhesive tape I never actually thought of that!! I'll give it a go later in the week and see where that leads me!.
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Old 06-28-2018, 05:38 PM
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Hi fitchet
A few of my friends have had a look at it and their just as baffled as I am but thanks heaps for the tip.
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Old 06-28-2018, 05:40 PM
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Hi domoMKIV
I will try and upload some photo's of the brackets today that makes good sense to me.
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Old 06-28-2018, 06:31 PM
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4 different shapes and sizes
Just a different angle
 
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Old 07-01-2018, 08:07 PM
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get yourself a roll of painters tape........... small piece of tape at each end from the top and one in the middle....... mock the part into place......... try each bracket at each pin location....... it may not fit super flush to the guard but will be pretty close if it is the correct one....... usually after the first couple they start to make more sense.........
 
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Old 07-02-2018, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by luckystiff
get yourself a roll of painters tape........... small piece of tape at each end from the top and one in the middle....... mock the part into place......... try each bracket at each pin location....... it may not fit super flush to the guard but will be pretty close if it is the correct one....... usually after the first couple they start to make more sense.........
Thanks everyone for your all your help and idea's I've Got it sorted now at last. I went with the above idea from luckystiff and did a test fit suggested by sneefy and that combo worked out well they pretty much went straight on, luckystiff was right the brackets made more sense as I went on.
Very much appreciated guy's.
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