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SAFETY / DISCLAIMER
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A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER
GETTING STARTED
PROVIDED MATERIAL
DISASSEMBLY
HOOD HINGE INSTALLATION

HOOD INSTALLATION

VICOWL PREASSEMBLY
VICOWL INSTALLATION
CONTACT

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Summary of Contents for VC3900

Page 1: ...Installation manual ViCowl Product number VC3900 Application 2019 GMC 1500...

Page 2: ...ve installation methods hardware or materials This product is for off road use only WARNINGS Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection Always use extreme caution when jacking up a vehicle for work...

Page 3: ...ETY DISCLAIMER TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER GETTING STARTED PROVIDED MATERIAL DISASSEMBLY HOOD HINGE INSTALLATION HOOD INSTALLATION VICOWL PREASSEMBLY VICOWL INSTALLATION CONTACT 2 3 4 5...

Page 4: ...n of cutting edge technology for metal cutting and forming and an American workforce that puts it s heart and pride into every product From design and manufacturing to quality and delivery Fab Fours m...

Page 5: ...oduct we suggest laying out all materials and parts on a pad or protective surface Failure to fully account for all components before beginning installation may leave vehicle immobile until part is ac...

Page 6: ...Provided materials 50161 HW VC3900 IM HW IM 61724 21766 21765 21743 21313 61723 21767 21771 21770 21768 21769 61720 QTY 2...

Page 7: ...rust bearing 2 50161 HW Oil embedded flanged sleeve bearing 2 50161 HW Threadlocker blue loctite 242 0 02 oz capsule 1 50161 HW 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 yellow zinc hex cap screw grade 8 6 50161 HW 5 16 18 Nylo...

Page 8: ...r 4 OEM nuts on each side that secure the hood to the upper hood hinge bracket so they can be removed by hand Figure 1 3 Disconnect any electrical connections and washer fluid lines if your vehicle is...

Page 9: ...tion Figure 3 3 12 Using a small pick or screwdriver pry out on the metal spring clip Figure 4 2 Pull the air spring head Figure 4 1 away from the ball stud Figure 4 4 while the spring clip is pulled...

Page 10: ...rass bushing into the upper hole in the upper bracket Figure 6 3 Fully assemble and tighten the driver side hood hinge opposite of what is shown in Figure 6 4 Using a 7 16 wrench install and fully tig...

Page 11: ...et mount Figure 8 7 Install and hand tighten the two 2 factory bracket bolts Figure 9 8 Using a ruler set the height of the upper hole 1 1 16 above the closest portion of the fender profile Figure 10...

Page 12: ...Figure 12 10 Using a 1 2 open ended wrench and 1 2 socket ratchet install the ball joint flat washer and M8 Nylock nut from the provided hardware kit Snap the OEM air spring to the ball stud on the up...

Page 13: ...n the hinge upper arm Note Be mindful of how high you raise the hood while making adjustments to alignment It is possible that the hood will shift without your knowledge if hood is raised too high Fig...

Page 14: ...provided in the hardware kit The bolt stack starts from the outside and finishes with the nut on the inside Figure 15 Note It s highly recommended that all weld nuts are chased with the appropriate t...

Page 15: ...seal to pull away from the sheet metal in the future 6 The edge seal should terminate at the hook of the Cowl on each end 4 Loosely install both ViCowl arms to the visor using the six 6 3 8 16 yellow...

Page 16: ...llow 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 assi...

Page 17: ...ad on the back side of the tool Figure 24 10 Tighten the bolt into the Rivnut until it becomes snug in the fender panel DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CAUSING THE INSERT TO SPIN 11 Repeat steps 6 10 to drill the...

Page 18: ...rubbing the Cowl and the arm together and causing damage 17 Push down the front of the Cowl closing any gap that may be between the hood and the edge trim of the Cowl Fully tighten down the front and...

Page 19: ...19 Fab Fours Inc 2213 Industrial Park Road Lancaster SC 29720 Phone 866 385 1905 Fax 970 385 1914 Email support fabfours com fabfours com Contact information...

Page 20: ...If you re looking for more of the same then you ve come to the wrong place Greg Higgs...