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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER  2008 -  

HOOD PROTECTOR 

Preparation 

 

Page 1 of 6 pages 

Supplier Ref. #I-1172

Issue: C  06/18/08 

Part Number:  PT427-48080 

 

NOTE:  

Part number of this accessory may not be 

the same as the part number shown.

Kit Contents 

Item # 

Quantity Reqd.  Description 

1 1 

Hood 

protector 

2 1 

Hardware 

bag 

 

 

 

Hardware Bag Contents 

Item # 

Quantity Req’d.  Description 

1 8 

Hood 

Bracket 

Nylon Fasteners Insert (Round) 

Nylon Insert (Square) 

Flathead MS Screw 
(L=18.5mm) 

5 4 

Nylon 

Washers 

10-24 x 0.5 MS (L=14.5mm) 

7 8 

Mylar 

8  

Instruction Sheet 

Additional Items Required For Installation 

Item # 

Quantity Reqd.  Description 

1  

 

 

 

 

Conflicts 

 

Recommended Tools 

Personal & Vehicle 
Protection 

Notes 

Vehicle Protection 

Blanket 

 

 

Special Tools 

Notes 

None  
 

 

Installation Tools 

Notes 

Screwdriver Phillips, 

#2 

Pliers  
 

 

Special Chemicals 

Notes 

Cleaner Soap 

and 

Water 

 

 

 

General Applicability 

Note- 

Recommended Sequence of Application 

Item # 

Accessory 

1  
 

 

 

 

 

 

*Mandatory  

Vehicle Service Parts

 

(may be required for reassembly) 

Item # 

Quantity Reqd.  Description 

1  

 

2  

 

3  

 

 

 

 

Legend 

 

STOP:

 Damage to the vehicle may occur.  Do not 

proceed until process has been complied with. 

OPERATOR SAFETY:

 Use caution to avoid risk of 

injury. 

CAUTION:

A process that must be carefully observed 

in order to reduce the risk of damage to the 
accessory/vehicle and to ensure a quality installation.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

 Used in Figures calls out the 

specific tools and equipment recommended for this 
process. 

REVISION MARK:

 This mark highlights a change in 

installation with respect to previous iss

 

Summary of Contents for PT427-48080

Page 1: ...cle Protection Notes Vehicle Protection Blanket Special Tools Notes None Installation Tools Notes Screwdriver Phillips 2 Pliers Special Chemicals Notes Cleaner Soap and Water General Applicability Note Recommended Sequence of Application Item Accessory 1 Mandatory Vehicle Service Parts may be required for reassembly Item Quantity Reqd Description 1 2 3 Legend STOP Damage to the vehicle may occur D...

Page 2: ...t Disassembly Reassembly battery disconnection connector removal etc Please see your Toyota dealer for a copy of this document 1 Pre installation Preparation a Inspect and verify the kit contents b Make sure front edge of hood where the deflector is to be installed is clean and free from dirt and or debris using soap and water dry thoroughly c Cover the engine compartment with a protective blanket...

Page 3: ...Mylar tape shall wrap around the edge of the hood and cover 15 mm of the top and the rest on bottom of the hood surface e BRACKET INSTALLATION Each bracket is marked accordingly I Inner Mid Middle Out Outer Edge Fig 2 4 1 For the Inner brackets they are to be installed between the hood and the rubber weather strip seal Fig 2 5 2 Insert and snap the SQUARE nylon insert over the bracket and into the...

Page 4: ...t and SQUARE nylon insert with the rubber weather strip seal Insert the 18 5mm length screw with the nylan washer and tighten the screw Fig 2 7 and 2 8 4 For the Middle and Outer brackets they are to be installed at the edge of the hood and secured with the ROUND nylon fastener inserts Fig 2 9 and 2 10 Machine screws Hood ...

Page 5: ...provided on the shield to aid in centering the part on the hood Utilize this feature to align with the center hood latch Fig 2 12 f Attach hood protector to the brackets using the 14 5mm length machine screws Fig 2 13 Note Hood must be opened for proper access of the machine screw heads Fig 2 13 Machine Screws Fig 2 13 Machine Screws ...

Page 6: ... 6 pages Supplier Ref I 1172 Issue C 06 18 08 Accessory Function Checks Inspect brackets Mylar Installation Screw Tightness Hood Closure Groove in bracket to fit securely along edge of hood Mylar strips should not have air bubbles or wrinkles Screws attaching brackets to shield are firmly tightened Brackets must not contact headlights ...

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