American Car Craft Camaro Hood Panel Set Polished 3Pc 2010-2013 - Manual (Page 2)

The new Camaro stainless steel hood panel has been designed to fit perfectly into the
stock hood replacing the factory hood liner as an adequate thermal barrier. The new
panel also considers hood clearance for the factory engine and the convertible shock
tower support rail ONLY and does not take into consideration any other aftermarket
installations such as cold air filter systems and or performance modifications. NOTE:
After market cold air systems generally contain heat shields that are designed to seal
against the factory hood pad and should be considered for modification for application
against the stainless hood panel!
1. In order to correctly install the new stainless hood panel it will be necessary to
remove the hood from the car. This procedure is relatively easy with the
assistance of two helpers to hold the hood as you release it from the hinges. The
first step will be to mark each of the hood bolts to the hood hinge by tracing the
bolt washer to the hinge bracket with a fine marker. This will enable you to re
bolt the hood back into the exact location it was before removal. Detach the
washer fluid tube from its connector at the driver’s side of the wiper cowl. Have
your two helpers support the hood at the corner closest to the wind shield
making sure that they have a secure grip at this corner of the hood. This will
prevent the hood from colliding with the wind shield and or the painted fender.
With the hood firmly griped at both sides release the hoods gas prop by using a
small pick to release the hood props band clip from the hoods ball stud and lay
the prop down. Now remove all four hood bolts to release the hood and then set
it belly up onto a nicely protected table. A common household blanket will work
just great to protect the paint. Place a couple of paper towel rolls under both
sides of the hood cowl to stabilize the hood. Now that the hood is securely set
remove the factory hood liner retainers and the liner itself. NOTE: The factory
hood liner will not be reused.
2. You will notice two small recessed areas to the right and left on the hood area
closest to the cowl area. Prepare these two areas by scrubbing them thoroughly
with alcohol to remove any and all dirt and dust. Then swipe the entire area with
the adhesive promoter provided.
3. You have been provided with two small hood sections designed to fit into the
two recessed areas. To permanently install them you will need to apply a large
pile of 100% clear household silicone directly to the center of these areas. Pile
the silicone high so that you can be sure that the silicone will make good contact
with the small sections. Peel the red release liner from the back of the two small
sections and then press them into place. The attachment tape will hold the two
small sections firmly in place as the silicone sets.
4. You have been provided with a single adhesive promoter snap tube. Use the
tube to apply a single bead of adhesive promoter along the painted edge of the