vicowl installation
4. Mark the Rivnut hole location on both driver and
passenger fenders before removing the ViCowl for
drilling. (Figure 21)
Note: A high degree of accuracy is needed when
marking the Rivnut locations. Hold the arm tight to
fender if needed while marking. The Rivnuts constitute
a majority percentage of the mounting strength of
the upper ViCowl to the vehicle. A hole center punch
is recommended followed by incremental pilot holes
to the finish hole size of the included 17/32” drill bit.
You will have trouble lining up bolt holes if Rivnuts are
misplaced.
2. Loosely install the 3/8”-16 yellow zinc, hex cap
screw, yellow zinc lock washer and yellow zinc flat
washer through the lower hinge bracket and into
the arm securing the ViCowl from falling lower on
the vehicle. (Figure 20)
1. With assistance, lift the upper ViCowl assembly
up over the hood and slowly lower the arms into
position. The arm mounting bracket should rest to
the outside of the lower hinge and line up with the
rear bolt hole.
3. Check for fit and fully tighten down both arms to
the hinge brackets.
6. Use the 1/8” drill bit to drill pilot holes in each
of the marked locations. Then use a 3/8” drill bit to
drill a bigger hole. Drill directly perpendicular to the
side of the fender. (Figure 22)
5. Remove the upper ViCowl assembly in
preparation to drill and install the four (4) Rivnuts
in the fenders.
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
