[HOW TO] Remove the Air Dam from a 2015-2020 GMC Canyon (No Cutting-No Bumper Removal)

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4 жыл бұрын

Removing the air dam is one of the most popular modifications people do to their trucks. GM adds these for increased aerodynamics, promote cooling, and to increase fuel economy, while sacrificing ground clearance. Many people choose to remove the air dam and never see any difference in MPG or engine temperatures, myself included. So get out there and remove your air dam!
This video shows the air dam being removed on a 2019 GMC Canyon.
2015-2020 Canyons and Colorado's will be similar.
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@fondupot 4 жыл бұрын

Get that airdam off! And toss it in the trash. Check out my Amazon Store Front, products and tools I use in my videos. www.amazon.com/shop/fondupotsgarage

@Mark-ot5vh 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen on removing the air dam. I’ve watched a bunch and this one is the only video that gave me the confidence and understanding on how to do it myself. Took about an hour. Thanks for making this video!

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to hear. Be sure to check out my most recent video. I did a little trimming of the air dam and reinstalled it back in the truck.

@Mark-ot5vh 3 жыл бұрын

Best vid I’ve seen for this topic. Very clear and showed all steps

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank Mark!

@colinmccarthy2698 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and tip about the two downward facing screws. I got the dealer to remove my air dam (was doing other work so easy for them to do) and wondered what to do with them. I do prefer the stance, look and greater ground clearance without it.

@fondupot 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

@davidrichardson4971 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the tip about flipping over the two "downward facing screws" and that your video was right to point without any unnecessary chat. The only thing that I would add was that I took 1 7mm head bolt and 4 T15 head screws out of the "waffle" plate. There was one T15 screw in the fender well. But my vehicle is a 2018 so that my be why.

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

@michaelmurphy1909 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks SO MUCH for posting this video. Super easy to follow!

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

@randyowens2009 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Easy to follow steps. I used it today to remove my air dam and plan to trim/reinstall it.

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Glad to help. I have a video where I trim mine. Watch that one for ideas! Cheers. Thanks for watching.

@III---III 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are very helpful. Took my air dam off after watching this; and those center screws truly were a PITA!

@fondupot 11 ай бұрын

Right on! Glad to help. Thanks for watching

@DRMVM1 3 жыл бұрын

Very easy video and way easier than taking off the front grill assembly. Thanks I just subscribe!

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael! Thanks for watching.I appreciate the subscription!

@wilsterone6689 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Took less than an hour way better than removing the front of the vehicle.

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@cluelessdragoon7052 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I actually have a Chevy Colorado, but the process was exactly the same!

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Should be identical! Glad it worked out for you!

@johnrokosjr7602 3 жыл бұрын

Yours is best of these procedures

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Means a lot!!

@christophervillasenor6969 3 жыл бұрын

Did it exactly as you said on my 18' colorado. Looks way better. Thanks.

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Enjoy your truck!

@ar.punk.2427 2 жыл бұрын

Best one! Even though mine is COLORADO, I'll start this right away, I appreciate that.

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Should be really similar on your Colorado. Good luck! Thanks for watching.

@barrythemailman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, mine comes off tomorrow!

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Giddy up! Thanks for watching

@fallenacornestate Жыл бұрын

Less than an hour to do thank you.

@fondupot Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

@davidmendoza5099 3 жыл бұрын

2021 canyon was a little different Only 7mm bolts with the head screw looking downwards (the way they should be) Thanks🤟🏻

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I guess they changed it for 2021. Glad you got it off tho! Thanks for watching.

@FrontierPreppers 4 жыл бұрын

Always have issues with snow, Removing it-no overheating concerns in Alaska.

@fondupot 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, I used to live in Illinois, I had a Colorado before this Canyon. The air dam would push snow. Thanks for watching!

@CodeNinja79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This video made it easy. The only problem I had was the two 'difficult' bolts, my low-profile screwdriver didn't want to fit over it due to the clip behind it. A little extra pressure worked wonders, though. It also explained why you said to leave those for last, as the air dam dropped as the screw loosened, instead of the screw pushing up. My truck looks so much better now!

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it! Thanks for watching!

@nastythomashobbs 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2021Canyon At4. I was kind of not looking forward to doing it after watching this vid as I felt it would take some time. Turns out the 2021 dam removal has been greatly simplified. Just unscrew 14ish downward facing bolts then pop it off. Only took me 15 minutes. Easy to put back on as well so if you just wanted to take it off for off roading then put it back on for road use is a breeze. Used you ramp idea as well. That took a lot more effort to build lol

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Yea 2021s got it easy! Thanks for watching my channel! Stop by anytime !

@cardboy151 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 AT4 and I am SOOO glad I just read this post. I wasn't looking forward to doing this because I was going to have to build or buy some ramps. May be I won't need to if I can get under a reach everything? Thanks.

@tomfoulds2472 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 Z71 Colorado and maybe Chevrolet got a clue, because all the screws are easily removed from underneath. Took me less than 5 minutes to remove all the screws and reinstall them with my drill and socket attachment. Really changes the look of the truck.

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. The 2021 models have an easier removal procedure.

@opera93 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks: but, I need to replace “Broken Deflector bottom, part”. on my 2007 Canyon LS , etc….. more for looks, I’m supposing,as low miles highways normally…. Etc.

@abh114 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@joedeb1976 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to do this with my 2016!! I was discouraged by how low the truck is and I don't have any ramps. But your wooden ones are AWESOME!! I'm a retired 69 y/o carpenter so I can build those! HEY, what tires are those you are riding? Thanks for the info!

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe! I have a video on how I made the ramps too. They’re super easy. Check my channel out for that. And the tires Are Michelin Defender LTXs

@PublikSerpnt 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@PublikSerpnt 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to get better at working in my truck and motorcycle on my own, so I’m learning more about the tools I need. Would be able to point me the right way so I know what type of torx tool would be best for this job? I’d appreciate it. Thanks

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

You can start with inexpensive tools. The Home Depot Brand is good, Husky. I have lots of Husky stuff. A few have broken. But they are free lifetime replacement, so I just bring it back and swap it for a new one. No questions asked. Thanks again for watching

@PublikSerpnt 3 жыл бұрын

@@fondupot thank you!

@mikeholovka7348 3 жыл бұрын

Could all the clips and bolts that hold the air dam to the underside be flipped 180 deg to allow for easier removal and re-installation

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they can. I did it on my Colorado for a while before it was destroyed by a tornado.

@nathancottee7210 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@fondupot Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jacobsmith2953 3 ай бұрын

Can you take the waffle piece off that is behind the wheel well? Or is that something that would need to stay attached to the vehicle?

@fondupot 3 ай бұрын

It can be removed, but only if you are servicing that area. It give strength to the lower bumper and the wheel well liner. Otherwise, those two pieces will just be flapping in the wind. If you are trying to clear more space for larger tires, there is a procedure you can perform where you trim down the waffle piece and move the screws. Search the coloradofans.com forums for the how to.

@micarbine7722 3 жыл бұрын

Does this make a noticeable difference in mpg?

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe 1 or 2 mpg.

@arrepuess 2 жыл бұрын

Tools needed, T-15 , 10mm, 7mm sockets, & flat head screw driver. Thanks!

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo. Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

@arrepuess 2 жыл бұрын

@@fondupot I think I’m going to put it back on though, makes the small truck look smaller without it 🤔. Either way thank you.

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Check out another one of my videos. You can trim it down some and then reinstall it. Looks pretty good trimmed too.

@eibendrinkin 4 жыл бұрын

Is this similar to what I need to do for a 2020 Colorado?

@fondupot 4 жыл бұрын

Should be nearly identical.

@eibendrinkin 4 жыл бұрын

@@fondupot Okay, I was figuring so. Your video showing the process is the best I've found! Tired of the damn thing clipping anything I drive over

@fondupot 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I just posted another video showing how to remove the air dam on my 2019 Canyon. Same process. But the new video might be a little better. Watch that one too.

@micTaconator 2 жыл бұрын

Is it normal for a 2020 Colorado to not have the 7mm bolt or strut?

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure to be honest. It should be very similar to this.

@benjaminpeace2967 2 жыл бұрын

Does this apply on a 2022 front bumper/air dam?

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

It’s similar. They redesigned the Airdam to make it easier to remove in 2021.

@benjaminpeace2967 2 жыл бұрын

@@fondupot thank you

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

@FTulumello 2 жыл бұрын

Im trying to figure what advantage there is to removing it ? I might not have realized something all of you thought was a great idea. Forgive me but can anyone tell me why ?

@fondupot 2 жыл бұрын

It gives more ground clearance in the front of the truck and some thinks it looks better. Its just personal preference.

@rangersmith4652 Жыл бұрын

Seems to me the real right answer is something in between. Aesthetically, the matte black "line" under the bumper provided by the air dam is a good thing; it's just too thick. The dam needs to be pared back to about 1" instead of the 3-4" it comes stock, then put back on. Maybe it can even be trimmed in place.

@fondupot Жыл бұрын

Yep. I actually trimmed it down and reinstalled it. You can find that video on my channel too. 👍🏻🤘🏼

@rangersmith4652 Жыл бұрын

@@fondupot I just watched. And I like it. I see others did it as well.

@fondupot Жыл бұрын

Yea it’s become a pretty common thing to do on the airdam now.

@simplementchri 3 жыл бұрын

Génial ! Fini de frotter partout pour un 4X4 c'est pas génial de mettre ça à l'avant.

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Je suis heureux d'aider! Merci d'avoir regardé!

@farmerallis 3 жыл бұрын

What morons say that the truck will overheat? LOL. I've had mine off for 5 years with absolutely no negative side effects in performance or mpg.

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

I would tend to agree.

@Taydiablo3 3 жыл бұрын

Do people really dislike the air damp? I think it looks good on my truck.

@fondupot 3 жыл бұрын

Yea. Including me. I think it hangs down too low and doesn’t look good. A lot of people think the trucks look much more aggressive without it. Plus gives extra clearance for off-road activities. But hey it’s your truck. You do what you want. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

@stevencourtney1965 Жыл бұрын

It's a preference neither right or wrong, good vid