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Damond Motorsports Focus ST Sound Symposer Delete Kit Install Guide

The Damond Motorsports Sound Symposer Delete kit for the Focus ST, is an all comprehensive kit, to remove the factory sound symposer system on the ST. 

 

Tools required/purpose:

 

Socket wrench:

8mm socket/remove sound symposer at the manifold

10mm socket/install DM SSD plate

3/16” Allen key or socket/install plug into SSD plate

#20 Torx driver or socket/remove sound symposer at battery box

Torque wrench

 

The DM SSD kit comes with all that is shown:

1: DM SSD plate

2: o-rings

2: 10mm bolts

1: Firewall cap

1: SSD plate plug

1: SSD plate barb fitting

1: Damond Motorsports decal

 

Step 1:

Remove the engine cover from the engine, by pulling straight upward on the cover

Locate the sound symposer system(path indicated in red)

Step 2:

Remove the plastic tube from the sound symposer on the intake manifold, and remove the 3 x 8mm bolts, securing the sound symposer to the manifold, and remove the symposer

Step 3:

Towards the back of the engine, remove the plastic tube connecting the sound symposer valve to the firewall(pull in the direction of the arrows)

Step 4:

Unclip the sound symposer valve connector

Step 5:

Remove the T20 Torx bolt securing the sound symposer valve to the battery box, and remove the valve from the vehicle(pull upward and the tube disconnected from the manifold earlier will come with the valve)

Step 6:

Insert the provided cap into the firewall hole(be sure the cap is fully seated or it my fall out)

Step 7:

Take your DM SSD plate and install either the plug or barb with Teflon tape, Teflon paste, or silicone gasket maker, on the threads of the plate

 

Step 8:

Install the DM SSD plate to the manifold, with the provided 10mm bolts(be sure that the o-ring is in place and does not fall out during the install) Tighten the bolts to 90-120in/lbs or 7.5-10ft/lbs, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN

Step 9:

Now that the sound symposer system is removed from the vehicle and the DM SSD plate is installed, start the vehicle and inspect for leaks

 

Step 10:

Re-install the engine cover by pressing the 4 corners into their corresponding tabs

 

Thank you for purchasing the Damond Motorsports Sound Symposer Delete! We hope you enjoy it, and the ample room you now have to work with.

 

DISCLAIMERS: 

 

Failure to follow the instruction included in your purchase from DD2, Inc. DBA Damond Motorsports (“DM) could result in property damage or personal injury. Prior to installation the instructions should be read carefully. Please check our website for updated instructions or other related product information before installing. Professional installation is highly recommended by a certified mechanic. In no circumstances should installation be attempted unless the car has been shut off and the engine is cooled.

 

Neither DM nor any of its employees, officers, directors, or shareholders  shall be liable  for improper use or installation of our products. DM is not responsible for the misuse, incorrect installation, or failure of any product we sell. Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence by third parties not affiliated with DM, will DM be liable for special or consequential damages that result from the use or inability to use our products. DM does not assume responsibility for any damage to the user, driver, passenger or vehicle resulting from the operation of a DM product. Any legal action brought against DM must be brought in the State of Illinois County of Cook. 

 

PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY. 

 

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: 

 

All DD2, Inc. DBA Damond Motorsports (“DM”) products carry a lifetime manufacturer warranty to the original purchaser. Warranty is non-transferable. Supporting components, manufactured by companies other than DM, carry the manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty does not cover damage to coatings caused by exposure to the elements. Warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by abuse, misuse, faulty installation by any party, non-intended uses, repairs not conducted by DM, act of God, or accidents. DM is not liable for consequential damages arising from the use of our products or any indirect damages resulting in the loss of property, revenue or costs for towing, removal, installation, or re-installation. To receive warranty service you must contact DM to receive an RMA # (Return to Manufacturer Authorization Number) at which time you will be provided with instructions for returning the faulty product 

 

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS AGREEMENT. SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF THE GOODS OR THE FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY PURPOSE, AND THE BUYER AGREES THAT THE GOODS ARE SOLD "AS IS" EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, THE LAWS OF EACH STATE VARY AND MAY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS.

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