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Please gather the following tools before you begin the installation:

* Power Drill
* 3/16",  indexed #11 & 5/16" drill bits
* Fine permanent marker or felt tip pen
* Tape measure or ruler
* Masking tape
* Hammer & center punch
* Rivet gun, capable of 3/16" rivets (most brands can handle this 
size)

Note:  Only use the rivets supplied in the QuickLIFT system.

Recommended

: Craftsman standard or 

Swivel Riveter (shown - 974749) - $9.99 to $17.99

Remove all items from the packing tube.  You should have the following before beginning:

* (2) Gas springs (

RT-QL-170-A6A

) - Be sure to cycle them a few times before installing.

* (4) #2-3/16" Multi-grip rivets (used on hood brackets)
* (2) ball-studs and washers each with a locking nut.
* (2) mounting brackets
* Printed Color Instructions
* Gas Spring locking clips - (Already installed in the gas spring ball-ends - 
  Remove before assembly)                    

A.  Open and prop your hood.  

B.  Standing on the driver’s side in the middle of the engine compartment, examine the area on the inner fender lip.  
Note the overhanging fender mounting bolt.   The centerline of this bolt should be used to align the ball-stud 
mounting bracket (offset 3/8” to the left or front of the vehicle).  Back of bracket up against lip.

C.  Place the bracket on the flat surface aligning either the left edge of the bracket with the metal shown below, or 
using the measurement shown to the right (centerlines offset by

 3/8”

). 

Step 1 - Unpack QuickLIFT system and verify contents.

Step 2 - Gather the required tools. 

Step 3 - Mark centerline of fender bracket location.

2008+ Mitsubishi Lancer

QuickLIFT

 Installation Guide

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without written permission from Redline Tuning LLC, violates Copyright laws.  

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2008+

Lancer

Manual Rev. 

1.01

9/28/2007

(QTY 2) 

(QTY 2) 

(4 rivets) 

Summary of Contents for LANCER

Page 1: ...before assembly A Open and prop your hood B Standing on the driver s side in the middle of the engine compartment examine the area on the inner fender lip Note the overhanging fender mounting bolt The centerline of this bolt should be used to align the ball stud mounting bracket offset 3 8 to the left or front of the vehicle Back of bracket up against lip C Place the bracket on the flat surface al...

Page 2: ...ace mark the center of the right hole using a permanent felt tip marker C Set bracket aside Using a center punch and a hammer tap the center of the mark you just made Figure 4B Step 4 Align bracket and mark hole for drilling Step 5 Drill 11 indexed bit hole or 3 16 hole Step 6 Rivet end of bracket 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer QuickLIFT Installation Guide Riveting Tips Visit http www redlinetuning com QL...

Page 3: ...de A Drill the hole at the marked position using a sharp 5 16 drill bit Tip First drilling a smaller pilot hole will make the final 5 16 hole much easier to drill Step 10 Drill hole using 5 16 drill bit B Using a center punch tap the center of the mark you just made this will help guide the drill bit in Step 10 A Using a color matching paint touch up the area where you just drilled the hole B Plac...

Page 4: ...a friend hold the hood up Compress each gas spring a few times Note If you unable to compress the gas springs do not worry Normal function after installation will also serve the same purpose Step 13 Cycle both gas springs a few times Step 14 Install gas springs Step 15 Insert gas spring locking clips into ball stud sockets A Holding curved end of locking clip slide the straight end back through bo...

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