FORM FIT
HOOD PROTECTOR
Ford F150/ F250 2004 -
HDW 8A 04
Hardware
Kit
Tools Required
1 – 50” x 3/8” Roll Gasket
1 – Pair of Scissors
2 – Large Bumpons
1 – 10mm Socket
2 – 3M Anti-abrasion Film Pads
1 – Phillips Screwdriver #1 & #2
2
–
Black
‘C’
Clips
2 – #6 x 3/8” Screws
2 – #4 x 3/16” Screws
Installation
1.
Be sure that the hood is clean and dry inside and out. Open the hood of the vehicle and remove the grille from the hood by removing the six (6) flange nuts
and four (4) bolts using the 10mm socket; the hood latch safety release does not need to be detached.
2.
Start peeling the backing from the roll of gasket material and attach it to the edge of the hood that was covered by the grille, as shown below in
illustration
#1
. Trim the gasket at the both ends with the scissors if necessary.
3.
Re-install the grille into the hood. Start all the nuts and bolts that retain the grill to the hood. Slide the protector between the hood and the grill, center it and
tighten all nuts and bolts.
4.
Attach the anti-abrasion film pads to the hood in line with the holes in the leading edge of the protector. Fold the pads in half over the hood edge to cover at
least ½” of the underside of the hood.
See Illustrations #2 & #3.
5.
Slide the “C” clips on the hood in line with the holes in the protector. Be sure that the “C” clips are well seated against the hood; it may be necessary to tap
on the clips.
See Illustrations #2 & #3.
6.
Be sure that the hole in the top of the clips lines up with the hole in the protector, then tighten the #6 x 3/8” screws, through the protector and into the top of
the “C” clips.
Do not over tighten
.
See Illustration #3.
7.
Make sure all the “C” clips are well seated against the hood. Tighten the #4 x 3/16’’ screws in the back of the “C” clips.
See Illustration #3.
8.
Install the bumpons as shown in
Illustration #2.
Attention: The bumpons must be installed on the hood, not on the protector!!!.
If the bumpons are
installed on the protector, they will wear through the paint.
9.
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 bumpons are 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:
Protective
Gasket
Placement
Apply gasket to the hood edge
Hood with Grille removed
Illustration #2: Clip and Bumpon Location
Illustration #3: Clip Configuration
Clips
Bumpons
Thank you for purchasing a
form fit
hood protector.
Retain this sheet for care instructions and kit information
Made in Canada
Rev0.040128
