Lokar Hood and Trunk Prop - Manual

Step 5: After this distance has been determined, simply transfer
this measurement to the bottom side of the hood or
trunk lid. We recommend that you tape the bracket to
the hood or trunk lid and make sure that it will close
before drilling any holes. Once you are sure your bracket
is in its proper location, mark the position of the bracket
on the underside of the hood or trunk lid.
Step 6: Remove the upper bracket from the hood/trunk prop, and
use the bracket as a template to mark the screw holes.
Center punch and drill the three holes using a #26 or
9/64" drill bit. It is important that you be very careful
when drilling through the hood or trunk lid inner struc-
ture. If you push too hard, you may ding or even drill
through the outer skin.
Step 7: Mount the upper bracket using the supplied #10-32 x 1/2"
flat head self-tapping screws.
Step 8: Reinstall the hood/trunk prop onto the upper bracket. Be
sure that your hood or trunk will close all the way and
there are no obstructions to the hood/trunk prop.
The upper end of the hood/trunk prop has a quick-
release fitting, which allows you to disconnect the hood/
trunk prop from the hood or trunk lid without using any
tools. To disconnect the hood/trunk prop from the hood
or trunk lid, lift up slightly on the hood or trunk lid to
take the weight off of the hood/trunk prop. Pull down-
wards on the sleeve at the top of the inner rod, and then
pull the inner rod away from the
upper bracket. Fig. 3
Open the hood or trunk lid all the
way to the uppermost slot in the
hood/trunk prop. The inner rod
of the hood/trunk prop should
turn on its own. Gently let the
weight down on the prop, being
sure the inner rod has turned into
the slot and everything is holding
correctly. If the inner rod does
not turn on its own, disconnect
the hood/trunk prop at the quick-
release fitting. Unscrew the inner
rod one complete turn and then
reconnect the hood/trunk prop to
the hood or trunk lid.
See Fig. 4 for a completed
installation using the Lokar
upper bracket with the bottom
of the hood/trunk prop mounted
directly to the vehicle.
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General Installation Notes:
Please read instructions completely before beginning installation.
If you have any questions please call.
Before starting installation, scotch vehicle tires to avoid accidental
movement of the vehicle. Disconnect negative battery cable before
beginning installation.
Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 for the component names.
Two angle brackets are included with this kit. Installation of the angle
brackets requires a flat surface that is at a right angle to the hood/trunk
prop to mount it to. Note: For exact fitment, it may be necessary to bend
or modify the mount brackets. In some instances, the hood/trunk prop
may be mounted directly to the vehicle, and one or both brackets may be
eliminated.
Step 1: Determine where to mount the upper and lower brackets. When
installed, the hood/trunk prop cannot be slanted to the left or right
side of the vehicle; it must be vertical in the right to left direction.
With the prop collapsed to its shortest position, find a suitable
location that will allow it to lie down without obstruction. Carefully
and slowly close the hood or trunk lid to make sure that the hood/
trunk prop will not interfere. Once you have checked that the hood
or trunk lid will close with the hood/trunk prop in this location,
mark the position of the lower bracket.
Step 2: Remove the lower bracket from the hood/trunk prop. Hold the
bracket in its proper position on the vehicle and mark the screw
holes, using the bracket as a template. Center punch and drill the
three holes using a #26 or 9/64" drill bit.
Step 3: Mount the lower bracket using the supplied #10-32 x 1/2" flat
head self-tapping screws.
Step 4: Reinstall the hood/trunk prop onto the lower bracket. With the
hood/trunk prop fully closed, measure the distance from the bot-
tom mounting bolt to the upper mounting bolt. THIS DISTANCE IS
CRITICAL! If you mount the upper bracket too close, the hood or
trunk will not close all the way. If you mount the bracket too far
away, the hood or trunk will not open to its full potential.
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Hood and Trunk Prop Installation Instructions
Hood and Trunk Prop Installation Instructions
INS0023 Rev. 04/16/14 Page 1 © 2005 Lokar, Inc.
#10-32 x 1/2"
Self-Tapping
Flat Head
Screws
#10-32 x 1/2"
Self-Tapping
Flat Head
Screws
Angle
Bracket
Upper
Bracket
Sleeve Upper
Bracket
(option)
Mounted Directly
to Vehicle
Quick-
Release
Fitting
Angle
Bracket
Inner
Rod
Slots
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Lower Bracket Upper Bracket
Fig. 4