TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008 -
HOOD PROTECTOR
Procedure
Page 2 of 6 pages
Supplier Ref. #I-1172
Issue: C 06/18/08
Care must be taken when installing this accessory to ensure damage does not occur to the vehicle. The installation of this
accessory should follow approved guidelines to ensure a quality installation.
These guidelines can be found in the "Accessory Installation Practices" document.
This document covers such items as:-
•
Vehicle Protection (use of covers and blankets, cleaning chemicals, etc.).
•
Safety (eye protection, rechecking torque procedure, etc.).
•
Vehicle Disassembly/Reassembly (panel removal, part storage, etc.).
•
Electrical Component 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 to catch any dropped
hardware.
(d)
Remove masking from hood protector.
2.
Installation.
(a)
Locate the proper eight holes underneath the
front edge of the hood. These will be utilized
to attach the brackets. (Fig 2-1)
(b)
Remove four of the rubber weather strip seal
nylon inserts in order to allow the installation
of the four inner brackets (Fig 2-2). Nylon
inserts can be removed with the use of pliers.
(c)
Discard the four nylon inserts.
