American Car Craft Dodge Charger _ Chrysler 300 Engine Shroud Trim Kit Stainless 2011-2013 - Manual (Page 2)

Your cover comes to you with a protective liner. Do not remove liner until step 3 has
been completed.
1. The first thing that must be done in order to install your new kit is to prep the surface
area of the engine shroud. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP! PLEASE FOLLOW CLOSLEY!
You will notice 3 ribs on either side of the engine shroud. Scrub these areas firmly first
with household acetone, let dry then with household isopropyl alcohol, let dry and be
sure to remove all flash residues from the surface. This composite plastic is stain
resistant from the factory and is difficult to bond to, so be sure to scrub these areas very
well. Once completely scrubbed swipe the ribs once with the adhesive promoter tube
(provided). REPEAT this same process for the LARGE CENTER SECTION and 5.7L V8
where you will be applying your stainless cover and letters.
2. Place the stainless steel center piece into place and make note of its position. It may
be necessary to slightly form by hand so that it CONFORMS to the shape of the factory
shroud and lies FLAT WITHOUT FORCING. (This piece should be shaped to your cover so
that it looks like it has been installed before you remove the red liner. It may be
necessary to form by hand a few times until you achieve a nice proper fit.) Once you are
satisfied with the fit remove the red liner and reposition on shroud. Press firmly to set.
Repeat this same process for the lettering.
3. Looking at the piece that you just installed, starting at the very center of the rear of
the engine cover apply the trim directly to the beveled edge on the FACTORY SHROUD
NOT ON THE STAINLESS COVER place the long chrome trim molding (removing the red
liner as you go) and work your way around the perimeter of the center piece until you
reach your start point. Cut the excess molding slightly longer and force the molding into
a tight butt seam. Press firmly to set along the entire perimeter. Remove protective
liner.
4. Place the 3 chrome engine shroud trim strips starting on the passenger side from the
front most forward part of the rib and work it along the rib as straight as possible. Press
firmly to set. Repeat this process until all 3 strips are installed. Next place the 3 chrome
strips the same way on the drivers’ side. NOTE: These strips will cross the oil hole
opening, continue to lay the molding across the oil filler hole opening to the rear of the
cover. Once complete use a straight razor to cut the excess molding over the opening
and remove.
If you have used any products to make your engine cover "shine" you will
need to make an extra effort in cleaning and preparing the surface for
installation.
Returns are allowed only for parts with manufacturing defects.