FORM FIT
HOOD PROTECTOR
Ford Fusion 2013 -
HD 8E13
HARDWARE KIT
TOOLS REQUIRED
3
– Adhesive Pedestals
1
– Phillips Screwdriver # 2- Long shank
4
– 3M Anti-Abrasion Film Pads Large
1
– Tape Measure
4
– Clip Bodies
1
– Masking Tape
4
– ‘L’ Brackets
7
– Pins
7
– #6 x 5/8” Flat Head Screws
3
– 3M Anti-Abrasion Film Pads Small
3
– Universal brackets
1
– Repositionable Tape Strip Sheet
1
– Alcohol Wipe
1.
Ensure that the hood is clean and dry inside and out.
2.
Using the tape measure and "How to find Centre" insert mark the center line of the hood.
3.
Dry fit the pedestals using masking tape or the repositionable tape strips supplied to hold them in position.
Use the center mark on the leading edge of
the pedestal for accurate measuring. The fingers incorporated on the leading edge of the pedestal will help ensure the correct position relative to the hood edge.
When correctly positioned the fingers should contact the leading edge of the hood.
See illustration #2
4.
Place the hood protector on the pedestals to confirm proper positioning. Ensure the holes in the protector align with those in the pedestals and
confirm the protector is centered on the hood by measuring the overhang of the protector at both sides of the hood. The measurement should be
the same on both sides +/- 2mm. If necessary, reposition the pedestals so all attachment positions are correct and the protector is well centered.
5.
Outline the perimeter of the pedestals with masking tape to help final installation. Remove the pedestals and thoroughly clean the outlined area
with the alcohol wiping pad. This will insure all wax, finger prints and oils are removed from the hood surface in the bonding area. Remove the
protective backing from the adhesive on the pedestals, and install on the hood surface. After installation remove the masking tape and
“wet out”
the tape to the hood surface by applying pressure with your thumb around the surface of the pedestals.
Illustration #1 – Adhesive Pedestal and Clip Location
6.
Start a #6 x 5/8 flat head screw into each pedestal a few turns. The tip of the screw must not protrude into the hole where the attachment pin will
install later.
Note
: Proper installation of the adhesive pedestal system requires the use of a #2 Phillips screwdriver, preferably with a long shaft. The shaft of the
screwdriver needs to fit through the hole in the pedestal. Use of the correct screw driver will facilitate a trouble free installation. Do not attempt to use
#1 or smaller Phillips screwdriver or any type of electric screwdriver.
See illustration#2 on next page.
7.
Peel and fold the small anti abrasion film pad in half over the hood edge between the fingers on the pedestal.
8.
At all pedestal locations, push a universal metal mounting bracket over the hood edge on top of the anti abrasion pad installed previously.
Ensure the bracket is fully engaged over the hood edge and the hole in the bracket is aligned with the hole in the pedestal.
9.
Reinstall the hood protector on the hood resting on the three (3) large metal brackets; align the 3 center holes in the protector with the holes in
the metal brackets. Insert a pin through the hole in the protector, through the metal bracket and into the pedestal.
10.
Maintain slight pressure on the pin, to ensure proper seating of the components, while simultaneously tightening the screw approximately half way.
This allows some movement of the part to accommodate the installation of the mounting hardware above the headlights.
Clips (Steps #11 and #12)
Clips (Step #13)
330mm
Adhesive
Pedestal
3M Anti-
Abrasion
Pad
Step #4
NOTE: Adhesive Pedestal
installation drawings are on the next
page, Illustration #2
