American Car Craft Camaro Hood Panel Supercharged Illuminated 2010-2013 - Manual (Page 2)

Liner Information: Your new accessories will come to you with a protective surface liner. Leave this liner in place until
the installation is complete to prevent finger prints and or possible scratches during installation.
1. The first step will be to remove the entire hood from the vehicle. Using a fine point marker, draw a circle around the
four bolts securing the hood to the cars hinges. This will enable you to reinstall the hood in exactly the same spot on
the hinge that the hood came off of, making realignment very easy.
2. Detach the hoods windshield washer hose. Using three people two to hold the hood securely on both sides and one
to remove the hood bolts. Remove the hood and set it face down on a sturdy table with a soft blanket to protect the
paint. Set a couple of rolls of paper towels on both sides of the center raised cowl so that the hood does not rest
directly on the cowl. This will be important because you will be removing the center part of the hoods sub frame so
the hood will have no support there until you install the center section.
3. Remove the insulator pad from the hood. Your new hood panel will provide an adequate thermal barrier from
engine heat so the factory insulator pad will not be reused.
4. With the sub frame fully exposed set the center section of your new hood panel directly to the center of the sub
frame. You will notice that the section will closely match the center section and you will need to mark each of the
sub frames tabs connecting the center section to the rest of the sub frame. Mark the top bottom and two sides
with a fine point marker.
5. Using a common shop cut off wheel, cut the tabs being extremely careful not to touch the metal of the outer hoods
skin. This will be very easy with this tool however it is imperative that you do not build up to much heat as this will
damage the exterior paint. Cut the tabs slowly and precisely. Once you have completed this gently separate the
center section of the sub frame from the hood. Using a razor blade cut the tape used to hold the sub frame onto the
hood. Try not to tug on the section as this may cause a visible dimple on the outer side of the hood. If the section is
to firmly attach slice the seam filler holding the section with a snap knife to safely release it.
6. Now that you have successfully modified your hood sub frame we can prep the hood for installation. Using a scotch
pad or sand paper scuff the entire sub frame and hood skin as well as the back side of the two piece hood panel.
Then scrub these areas with rubbing alcohol to remove all the dust and dirt until clean.
7. Now we are ready to start setting the panel. Before you attach the center section practice placing it in position so
you can clearly see how you will set it. Since the attachment tape on the back of the panel is very aggressive you will
only have one chance to set it correctly. The attachment tape alone will not be able to hold the panel in place long
term due to the extreme temperature variation of the interior and exterior of the hood from weather and engine
heat. In order to overcome this we will apply clear 100% silicone sealant to the center hood section. Apply a golf ball
size blob symmetrically into the area. Place them in four rows of five blobs evenly spaced. Then apply a swipe of the
adhesive promoter supplied in your kit to the factory hoods perimeter area of this center section. Remove the red
release liner from the back of the center panel and then carefully set it into place pressing firmly to set the
attachment tape and also to spread the silicone underneath. This will create an excellent bond and thermal barrier.
Remove the protective liner.
1. 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.