How to Install Nissan Titan Mud Guard

T.A.C.

Driving the Nissan Titan on and off road can be a thrill. The power of Nissan's eight-cylinder Titan truck gives owners the opportunity to drive in any condition, in any weather. The only downside to driving in rough conditions is the large-diameter wheels kicking up dirt and snow onto the Titan's sleek paint along the rocker panels. Avoiding the buildup of mud, snow and ice makes the job of cleaning the truck easier. You can install Nissan Titan mudguards to block the damage that comes from off-road and snowy driving all year long.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
3M double-sided tape
Titan mud flap(s)
2 screws
Screwdriver
Soap and water
Rag
1

Remove the old factory mud flaps by loosening the two screw fasteners securing the mud flap to the truck's wheel well. The top edges of the mud flaps use an adhesive strip to keep the entire topside of the mud flap attached to the truck's body. An old Titan mudguard will show the signs of age by exposing nonadhering factory tape. The result is that the mud flap will not attach properly to the truck. Pull the mudguard free from the tape and the truck and dispose of properly.
2

Clean the surface of the wheel well where the old factory tape was left behind. Carefully dip a rag in a hot water and soap solution and rub. After the tape has absorbed some heat and water, it should be able to be scraped off the edge of the wheel well. Use a green scrubby brush to remove any leftover adhesive. Be gentle to avoid damaging the paint under the lip of the mudguard in case you want to remove the mudguards in the future.
3

Cut and place the 3M double-sided tape with one side left covered along the top edge of the new mud flap. Confirm that the tape is thick enough to pad and secure it to the truck's body. Increase the thickness of the tape by placing tape on the wheel well also. A double layer of double-sided tape can help a new mud flap fit secure. Check and confirm the spacing needed by holding the new mudguard up in place and check for hole alignment and fit. Remove the tape covering and position the mudguard.
4

Insert and tighten one screw until it has a snug fit. Move the mudguard if necessary after starting and tightening the first screw. Insert and tighten the second screw until snug, then tighten completely one, then the other.
5

Repeat the installation process for each of the four wheel wells that need a new mudguard.

Tips & Warnings

Mark the placement of the top edge of the mudguard on the truck's body and/or wheel well. This will make it possible to stick the mudguard in the proper place the first time. Because the Titan mudguards use a double-sided tape for adhesive, the initial placement is crucial to get a leak-proof seam.

Do not kick any debris off the Nissan Titan mudguards. These guards are not made for handling in a rough manner. Even when a large amount of dirt, mud or ice accumulates, the best way to remove the debris is with warm to hot water and soap.