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10 d. Clamping the outer port panels to the hood.
Using Welding clamps or similar clamp the outer perimeter of the hood port to the hood, make sure to protect any painted surfaces and apply pressure were needed. Clamp tension should only be enough to hold the port in place and not distort the hood panel.


10 Cont. Adhesive application, Outer panels
f. There are two separate adhesive applicators, you will need to install the outer panel, let cure for 8 hours and then continue for the inner panel install.
g. Once both outer port panels are clamped carefully turn over the hood to expose the inner mating surface.
h. A bead of adhesive of approximately 1/4'' in diameter is
i. applied on the intersecting surface of the port and aluminum surface. This adhesive is creating a mushrooms effect bridging both the port and inner aluminum surface.
j. You can skip applying adhesive on the clamp area, you will reapply adhesive in these areas once the rest of the adhesive is fully cured, clamps removed and working on the inner panel installation.
Let cure for a minimum of 8 hours, cure times are relative to surface temperature and relative humidity of your workshop. Adhesive should be hard once cured.


11. Adhesive application, Session 2, Inner panels
a. Once the outer panel adhesive is cured you may turn the hood over and clean all surfaces to be covered with the inner panel. Surface should be prepped and de-waxed with rubbing alcohol to remove any wax on the painted surfaces.
b. Apply the missing adhesive from step 12, were the clamps were holding the outer panel.
Apply a 1/8'' diameter bead of adhesive as defined in the a. images to the inside of the inner panel and on the high spots of the inner structure of the hood.
b. Be careful not to block the slots in the front of the inner panel.
c. Install the inner panel and apply pressure.
d. Use clamps to ensure minimum stack height. While using clamps always be careful to protect painted surfaces.
e. You may now fill any gaps on the outer perimeter of the opening to ensure the inner and outer panels are mating.
Let adhesive cure for a minimum of 4 hours.





12. Grill Installation
a. To install the grills you will need to slide the tabs in the slots located in the front of the inner panel.
b. Adjustment may be required, install the two M6 bolts in the threaded insert to position the grill such as it is centered within the opening. You may need to turn the hood over to verify if the framing is consistent with the opening.






c. Once satisfied with the fit tighten the M6 bolts.
d. Using a 1/8''drill bit carefully drill the inner panel through the matching holes in the grill insert. BE CAREFUL NOT to drill trough the outer panel. Maximum Depth is 1/2''.
e. Install 2 pop rivets.
f. Complete same procedure for other side.


13. Hood Port Deflector Installation
a. Hood port deflectors are removable and held in place by two M6 fasteners. Deflectors are highly recommended as they are designed to deflect the water and direct it towards the radiator support away from critical engine components.
b. If no deflectors are used M6 bolts should be reinstalled to hold the grill securely in place.
c. Trial fit the deflector. Deflector is installed by sliding the front two tabs in the slots located in the front edge of the inner port panel. You may need to slightly sand the tabs. Secure with the M6 Bolts.
Re-install the hood strut ball stud removed in step 1.



14. Hood Liner Trim
a. A driver's and Passenger side template are provided.
b. You can use a white marker to scribe the edge of the trimming edge of the hood liner, use a utility knife to trim the hood liner. A constant trim force yields better results. It may be wise to practice in the area to be removed.
c. Re-install the hood liner using the original pushpins and slide the tabs under the inner hood port panel.



15. Hood Installation
a. With the help of an assistant reinstall the hood on the vehicle. Make sure to properly adjust the hood, your bump stops will also need to be lowered by approximately 1/8''.
b. Make sure the 13 mm nuts are properly torqued and windshield washer hose is reconnected.
c. Reconnect the hood gas strut.