FORM FIT
HOOD PROTECTOR
Chrysler Sebring 2008 -
HD 6L 08
HARDWARE KIT
TOOLS REQUIRED
4 – Large Bumpons
2 – 3M Anti-Abrasion Film Pads
1 – Phillips Screwdriver # 2
2 – Adhesive Backed Pedestals
2 – Clip Bodies
1 – Tape Measure
2 – Supporting Clips
2 – ‘L’ Brackets
1 – Grease Pencil
2 – Square Expansion Plug
2 – Pins
4 – # 8 x 7/16” Screws
2 – # 6 x 5/8” Flat Head Screws
1– Alcohol Wiping Pad
1– Adhesion Promoter
1.
Be sure that the hood is clean and dry inside and out. Release the hood, but do not open it.
2.
Install the four (4) bumpons as shown in
Illustration #1
.
Attention: The bumpons must be installed on the hood, not on the protector!!!
If the
bumpons are installed on the protector, they will wear through the paint.
3.
Install square plastic expansion plugs into the top of each of two (2) adhesive backed pedestals.
4.
Dry fit the two (2) adhesive backed pedestals using masking tape to hold them in the position –
See Illustration #1.
The locations of the two pedestals
are: 215mm to the left and right of the center, and 20mm back of the chrome hood molding.
5.
Place the hood protector on top of the adhesive backed pedestals. Confirm alignment and make any required adjustments of adhesive backed
pedestals.
6.
Remove protector, and using masking tape mark the perimeters of the adhesive backed pedestals. Remove pedestals and wipe the hood surface
mounting area with alcohol pad. After the Alcohol has dried, apply Adhesive Promoter to the mounting area.
Follow the instructions on the promoter
for use.
Allow the adhesive promoter to dry.
7.
Remove the protective backing from the pedestals and place them accurately in the areas outlined with masking tape. After placing, remove masking
tape and “wet out” tape to the hood surface by applying pressure with your thumb around the surface of the pedestals.
8.
Clean any residue from Adhesive Promoter with alcohol wiping pad.
9.
Position the hood protector over the adhesive backed pedestals. Partially tighten the #8 x 7/16” Truss head screw through the hood protector and into
the square expansion plugs.
10. With protector centered on the hood, peel and fold an anti-abrasion film pad in half over the edge of the hood, underneath each of the two (2) inner holes
in the protector.
See Illustrations #3 – Step #10.
11a) Place a clip over each of the anti-abrasion film pads on the edge of the hood as shown below in
Illustration #3 – Step #11a
.
b) Insert a pin through the protector into each of the clips.
See Illustration #3 – Step #8b.
c) Insert a #6 x 5/8’’ screw through an ‘L’- bracket and into the clip.
See Illustration #3 – Step #11c & 11d.
d) Make sure all the components are well seated together; the protector is centered on the hood, and then tighten the screws into the clips.
12. Place the protector supporting clips over the edge of the hood, and align the clip with the most outer holes in the protector. Tighten a #8 x 7/16” black
screw through the protector and into each supporting Clip.
Do not over tighten.
Be sure the supporting clip is fully seated against the hood edge. See
Illustration #2.
13. Finish tightening the #8 x 7/16” Truss head screw from Step#9.
Do not over tighten.
14. 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.
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 protector when opening or closing the hood.
Illustration #1 – Bumpons and Pedestal Placement
ILLUSTRATION #2:
Supporting Clip installation
Illustration #3 – Clip Configuration – Patent No. 6,892,427
Thank you for purchasing a
form fit
hood protector.
Retain this sheet for care instructions and kit information.
Made in Canada
Rev1.100129
Step #10
Step #11a
Step #11b
Step 118c & 11d
20mm
100mm 100mm
215mm
350mm
115mm
Protector
Hood
#8 x 7/16”
Black Screw
Supporting Clip
