FORM FIT
HOOD PROTECTOR
Toyota Solara 2004-
HD 20F 04
Toyota Solara 2004-
HD 20F 04
FORMFIT
HOOD PROTECTOR
Thank you for purchasing a
form fit
hood protector.
Thank you for purchasing a
form fit
hood protector.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Clean the protector with a mild soap and water solution or plastic cleaner only.
Clean the protector with a mild soap and water solution or plastic cleaner only.
Periodically check to make sure all the hardware is in place and the protector is secure.
Periodically check to make sure all the hardware is in place and the protector is secure.
Attention!
Attention!
Do not use chemicals or solvents. Avoid using automatic car washes. Do not pull on the
protector when opening or closing the hood.
Do not use chemicals or solvents. Avoid using automatic car washes. Do not pull on the
protector when opening or closing the hood.
Hardware Kit
Hardware Kit
Tools Required
Tools Required
#
2
#
1
#
2
#
1
Installation Instruction
Installation Instruction
Illustration #1: Bumpon Location
Illustration #1: Bumpon Location
Illustration #2: Clip Configuration
Illustration #3: Clip Locations
Illustration #2: Clip Configuration
Illustration #3: Clip Locations
1. Be sure that the hood is clean and dry inside and out. Release the hood, but do not open it.
2. Install all five 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. Peel and fold the anti-abrasion film pads in half over the leading edge of the hood underneath each
of the holes in the protector.
See Illustration #2 & #3.
4. Push a “C” clip over each of the anti-abrasion film pads on the edge of the hood. Tighten a # 6 x
3/8” screw through the protector and into each of the clips – Note: The screws will tighten quickly –
do not over tighten
.
See Illustration #2.
5. Make sure the “C” clips are all fully seated and the protector is centred then tighten a # 4 x 3/16”
screw into the bottom of each of the “C” clips.
Do not over tighten the screws
.
See
Illustration #2.
6. On some vehicles it may be necessary to adjust hood bumpers and/or latch for proper clearance.
Note: Do not pull on the protector when opening or closing the hood.
# 6 x 3/8’’ Screws
x 4
# 4 x 3/16’’ Screws
x 4
x 4
x 5
1. Be sure that the hood is clean and dry inside and out. Release the hood, but do not open it.
2. Install all five 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. Peel and fold the anti-abrasion film pads in half over the leading edge of the hood underneath each
of the holes in the protector.
See Illustration #2 & #3.
4. Push a “C” clip over each of the anti-abrasion film pads on the edge of the hood. Tighten a # 6 x
3/8” screw through the protector and into each of the clips – Note: The screws will tighten quickly –
do not over tighten
.
See Illustration #2.
5. Make sure the “C” clips are all fully seated and the protector is centred then tighten a # 4 x 3/16”
screw into the bottom of each of the “C” clips.
Do not over tighten the screws
.
See
Illustration #2.
6. On some vehicles it may be necessary to adjust hood bumpers and/or latch for proper clearance.
Note: Do not pull on the protector when opening or closing the hood.
# 6 x 3/8’’ Screws
x 4
# 4 x 3/16’’ Screws
x 4
x 4
x 5
Clips
Clips
4”
12”
6”
3/8”
4”
12”
6”
3/8”
x 4
x 4
Made in Canada Rev0.040210
Made in Canada Rev0.040210
