OEM engine cover (2007 GT) - How to install?
 

I recently purchased an OEM engine cover for a 2007 Mustang (like what comes on the appearance package). Unfortunately, those knuckleheads forgot to send instructions. :banghead:

How the heck do I install this thing? Probably something very simple...but I could screw up scrambling eggs without written directions. Pictures are even better, but words are good enough.

Plan on spending next weekend (not this one) installing this cover, Tunable Induction CAI + Xcal2 tune (as long as it arrives by then), chrome door trim, and a trunk lid mat. Probably follow all that up with a good wash/wax if its not too crappy outside.

You'll need 2 studs & nuts to replace the 2 top bolts on the throttle body, thats where the front of the cover attaches, the rear 2 tabs just go on the studs holding down the fuel rail/intake. You pull up on the 2 'caps' ,install the cover lugs & push caps back on.
Just be aware the stock hood liner will rub on the intake cover & wear a little of the chrome/silver paint off. I used to lay a washcloth at that spot to keep it from rubbing.
Do a search for 'Powered by Ford' intake cover,intake cover or plenum cover & you'll find alot of info on it.
Here's a pic of mine before I installed my Shaker, you can see the front 2 studs in the pic.

On the 07's you only need the two nuts on the TB, the studs are already there on all of them. The rear two holes you can just unclip the wire clips, and push them right back down on the cover. No need for screws on the back, it doesn't move at all. Takes 3 minutes. 07's hood liners do not rub on them either, they were re-designed for it. Just order a packet of them for $1.50 from the parts department, its in the exploded view. Once you slip the fronts over the studs, the two rear mounts are obvious.