Rugged Ridge Hood Guard, Body Armor, 07-14 Jeep Wrangler - Manual

11651.17 - Hood Armor JK Wrangler
2007 - up 2dr and 4dr
Jeep® JK Wrangler Plastic Hood Armor Installation Instructions
Contents:
( 1) Plastic hood armor
with 3M tape.
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Note: The Wrangler body armor has been designed to fit tightly to the contours of the vehicle. Instructions
must be followed to insure the correct placement and adhesion of this part. If surface is not cleaned
and prepped as stated in the instructions proper fitment will not take place. Do Not install if outside
temperature is below 65F. or over 100F. Allow part to sit overnight before driving.
Step1: Open hood and secure with hood prop. Remove the two
1/2" nuts used to secure the the upper hood latch located
on either side of the hood. (pic.1).
pic.1
Step2: With hood still up clean the inside lip of the hood with
soap and water. Dry surface with a clean cloth. When dry
rub lip down with a alcohol wipe or a cloth moistened with
denatured alcohol. This will remove any remaining dirt
and soap residue that may contaminate the adhesive tape
used to secure the plastic armor (pic.2).
pic.2
Step3: Lower hood and clean the top front and sides of the hood.
follow same cleaning procedures noted in step 3 (pic.2).
Step4: With hood slightly opened place hood armor into position.
DO NOT remove tape at this time. Visually inspect the fit of
of the part to confirm that the side mounting holes are
aligned. At this time the upper hood latches can be pushed
through the armor and into the hood (pic.3). DO NOT install
the nuts at this time. Enlarge the holes of the hood armor
if needed.
Step5: With hood armor removed peel back protective covers at 45
deg. angles (pic.4). Pull back only 2" of the protective cover.
DO NOT remove all the tape.
pic.3
Step6: Place hood armor back onto vehicle being careful not to
make contact with the hood until it has been positioned
correctly. A second person may be needed. When located
affix the underside lip first rolling the hood armor around
and to the top of the hood making sure that it is flat before
applying pressure to the exposed tape sections of the
hood armor.
Step7: With hood armor in place peel protective cover from back
side of tape working from the outer edges inward (pic.5-6).
Make sure that all tape covering is pulled back at the same
time. This will insure that all the protective covering is
removed during the installation. The help of a second
person is recommended for this step.
NOTE: If there are any bulges in the hood armor start over
with step 6.
Step8: Reinstall the upper hood latches (reversal of step 1) and
apply pressure to the hood armor to insure a strong bond.
NOTE: Allow part to sit overnight before driving,
pic.4
pic.5 pic.6