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General| Brand | Fab Fours |
|---|---|
| Model | VI-COWL |
| Category | Automobile Accessories |
| Language | English |
Apply tape to hood/fender seams, mark line, and cut along seam.
Loosen the four nuts securing the hood to the upper hood hinge bracket.
Disconnect any vehicle electrical connections and washer fluid lines.
Support the hood and remove the hood bolts to detach the hood.
Trim both ends of the cowl so ViCowl brackets clear it in the down position.
Position the driver side bracket as pictured in the diagram.
Loosely install the two factory bolts into the bracket.
Install the outer 5/16"-18 bolt, lock washer, and flat washer.
Fully tighten the 5/16"-18 bolt.
Repeat the same procedure for the passenger side bracket.
Check wiper clearance and adjust bracket position if necessary.
Do not fully tighten lower bracket bolts until hood is reinstalled.
Lift hood onto bracket and hand tighten the four factory nuts.
Align upper arm with factory paint marks for bracket positioning.
Lower hood slowly and check for uniform hood gap.
Make necessary adjustments to the hood alignment.
Chase all projection weld nuts with taps to clean debris.
Loosely attach ViCowl arms to the visor using provided hardware.
Apply edge seal with adhesive onto the leading edge of the cowl.
Trim the edge seal for a proper fit and finish.
Lift and position the upper ViCowl assembly onto the vehicle.
Loosely install the ½"-16 hex bolt and associated hardware.
Check fit and fully tighten both ViCowl arms to the hinge brackets.
Accurately mark the locations for the Rivnut holes.
Remove the upper ViCowl assembly to prepare for Rivnut installation.
Drill pilot holes perpendicularly to the marked locations.
Increase drill bit size to 1/4" for pilot holes.
Final drill out holes using the 17/32" drill bit.
Insert the nutsert into the hole using the provided tool.
Use a wrench and socket to secure the nutsert tool.
Tighten the bolt into the nutsert until snug, do not overtighten.
Repeat the nutsert installation steps for all remaining holes.
Reinstall the upper ViCowl assembly onto the vehicle.
Install 5/16"-18 bolts, rubber bonded washers, and blue Locktight.
Fully tighten all hardware securing the ViCowl arms to the hood brackets.
Lift and slowly lower the ViCowl cowl onto its mounting surface.
Hand tighten the cowl bolts to the hood hinge brackets.
Lower the hood and check for centering, adjust as necessary.
Tighten rear bolts first, then front bolts to close hood gaps.
