How to Install Vehicle Mods in GTA 5 - Complete Guide 2025

Complete Vehicle Mod Installation Tutorial

Learn how to install car mods in GTA 5 with both replace and add-on methods.

Prerequisites

• OpenIV installed with ASI Manager
• Gameconfig (for add-ons)
• Heap Adjuster and Packfile Limit Adjuster

Method 1: Replace Method

1. Open OpenIV, navigate to update/x64/dlcpacks/patchday3ng/dlc.rpf/x64/levels/gta5/vehicles.rpf
2. Find vehicle to replace (e.g., adder.yft for supercars)
3. Right-click and Replace
4. Select your mod files
5. Launch game and find the vehicle

Method 2: Add-On Method (Recommended)

1. Create new folder in update/x64/dlcpacks/
2. Name it after your car (e.g., rx7fd)
3. Copy dlc.rpf from mod package
4. Edit dlclist.xml: add line dlcpacks:/rx7fd/
5. Use trainer to spawn by name

Common Issues

• Invisible car: Missing textures
• Game crash: Need gameconfig
• Can't find car: Check dlclist.xml