Please gather the following tools before you begin the installation:
* Socket wrench with 13mm & 10mm sockets.
Remove all items from the packing tube. You should have the following components before beginning:
* (2) Gas springs (RT-QL-200-4A)
* (1) Silver hood-insert assembly (RIGHT SIDE) - 55-00011
* (1) Blue hood-insert assembly (LEFT SIDE) - 55-00013
* (2) Shock tower ball-studs/washers - 55-00030
* Printed Color Instructions
A. Thread ball-stud approximately half-way into ball-stud retainer leaving 4-5 visible threads between retainer and
the conical washer. Feed BLUE retainer into LEFT hole, located on LEFT side mid-way up the hood’s frame (Left is
driver’s side in North America). Retainer should be inserted vertically and centered.
B. Tighten ball-stud by hand (clockwise rotation) while lightly pulling on conical washer to keep from spinning.
C. Tighten ball-stud using 13mm socket wrench to 15 ft/lbs. Repeat steps 3 (A-C) for smaller silver insert on RIGHT
side.
Step 1 - Unpack QuickLIFT system and verify contents.
Step 2 - Gather the required tools.
Step 3 - Install hood ball-stud system (Blue - LEFT SIDE & Silver - RIGHT SIDE)
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Quic
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Bolt in system
2020+ Ford Escape - STOCK HOOD
QuickLIFT Installation Guide
V1.0
2/2020
PN: 21-11037
1 - Insert retainer aligned
vertically
QTY 2
55-00030
QT Y 1
55-00011
Right Side
SILVER
2 - Hand tighten stud while
pulling down on washer
3 - Tighten with 13mm
socket
RIGHT SIDE
SILVER retainer
RIGHT Sid
EFT Si
QT Y 1
55-00013
LEFT Side
BLUE
LEFT SIDE
BLUE
retainer
Body Rod