INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ACURA RSX 2002 -
HD 1D 03
Hardware Kit
Tools Required
6 – Plastic Expansion Plugs
1 – Phillips Screwdriver # 1
6 – # 10 x ½” Pan Head Screws 1 – Phillips Screwdriver # 2
2 – 3M Anti-abrasion Film Pad
1 – Pair Side Cutters
2 – Black “C” Clips
2 – # 6 x 3/8” Black Screws
2 – # 4 x 3/16” Black Screws
Installation
1. Be sure that the hood is clean and dry inside and out. Open the hood of the vehicle.
2. Remove and discard the hood seal clips from the center hood seal only by using the side cutters.
3. Center the protector on the hood then insert the expansion plugs into the existing holes in the hood seal, through the holes in the
protector and into the hood.
See Illustration #1.
Be sure that all the components are well seated into the hood. Tighten the #10 x 1/2”
screws into the expansion plugs.
Do not over tighten.
4. Attach the anti-abrasion film pads to the hood in line with the holes in the leading edge of the protector. Fold the pads in half over the
hood edge to cover at least ½” of the underside of the hood.
See Illustration #2.
5. Slide the “C” clips on the hood in line with the holes in the protector. Be sure that the “C” clips are well seated against the hood; it may be
necessary to tap on the clips.
See Illustration #2.
6. Be sure that the hole in the top of the clips lines up with the hole in the protector, then tighten the #6 x 3/8” screws, through the protector
and into the top of the “C” clips.
Do not over tighten
.
See Illustration #2.
7. Make sure all the clips are well seated against the hood. Tighten the setscrews in the back of the clips.
8. On some vehicles it may be necessary to adjust the hood bumpers and/or latch for proper clearance.
Note: Do not pull on the protector when opening or closing the hood.
Illustration #1: Hardware Assembly
Illustration #2: ‘C’ Clip Installation – steps 4 to 7
# 10 x ½” Screws
Expansion Plug
Hood Seal
Protector
Hood
Care Instructions
Clean the protector with a mild soap and water solution or plastic cleaner only. Do not use chemicals or solvents.
Periodically check to make sure the bumpons are in place and the protector is secure.
Avoid using automatic car washes.
Do not pull on the protector when opening or closing the hood.
Thank you for purchasing a
Form Fit
hood protector.
Retain this sheet for care instructions and hardware kit information.
Rev0.030324
