FORM FIT
HOOD PROTECTOR
Ford Focus 2008 -
HD 8C 08
Hardware Kit
Tools Required
3 – Bumpons
4 – Clip Bodies
1 – Phillips Screwdriver (#2)
3 – Adhesive Backed Pedestals
4 – Pins
1
–
Tape
Measure
3 – Square Expansion Plug
4 – 3M Anti-abrasion Film Pads
1 – Masking Tape
3 – # 8 x 7/16” Truss Head Screws
4 – ‘L’ Brackets
1 – 3M Adhesive Promoter
4 – # 6 x 5/8” Flat Head Screws
1 – Alcohol Wiping Pad
Installation
1.
Be sure that the hood is clean and dry inside and out.
2.
Install the three (3) bumpons as shown in
Illustration #1
.
Attention: The bumpons must be installed on the hood not the protector!!!!
If the bumpons
are installed on the protector, they will wear through the paint.
3.
Install square plastic expansion plugs into each of three (3) adhesive backed pedestals.
4.
Dry fit the three (3) adhesive backed pedestals using masking tape to hold them in the position. The first location is at the center of the hood, the second
and third locations are at
275mm
to the left and right of the center as shown in the illustration #1. (
*Leading edge of the pedestal must be parallel with the
leading edge of the hood).
5.
Place the hood protector on top of the adhesive backed pedestals.
6.
Confirm alignment and make any required adjustments of adhesive backed pedestals. Remove protector, and using masking tape mark the perimeters of
the adhesive backed pedestals. Remove pedestals and wipe 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. Clean any residue from Adhesive
Promoter with alcohol wiping pad.
8.
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.
9.
Peel and fold an anti-abrasion film pad in half over the edge of the hood, underneath the two inner holes in the protector.
See Illustration #2– Step #9.
10.a) Place a clip over each of the anti-abrasion film pads on the edge of the hood as shown in
Illustration #2 – Step #10a
.
b) Insert a pin through the protector into each of the clips.
See Illustration #2 – Step #10b.
c) Insert a #6 x 5/8’’ screw through an ‘L’- bracket and into the clip.
See Illustration #2 – Step #10c & 10d.
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.
11. Repeat steps #9 and #10 for the other two (2) holes.
12. Finish tightening #8 x 7/16” truss head screws from step 8.
Do not over tighten the screws.
13. 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 Instruction
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 that the hardware is in place and that the protector is secure.
Avoid using automatic car washes.
Do not pull on the protector when opening or
closing the hood.
Illustration #1: Bumpons and Pedestals Location
275mm 275mm
570mm 570mm
100mm
65mm
Illustration #2: 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
Step #10b
Step #10c & 10d
Step #10a
Step #9
Made in Canada
Rev1.100129
