Smittybilt 7691 Locking Hood Catch Kit - Manual

Installation Instructions
Locking Hood Catch Kit
97-ON Wrangler
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Carefully read instructions before attempting to install this product. Smittybilt is in no way responsible for any damage to the vehicle
or personal injury that may occur during the installation or use of this product.
INCLUDED COMPONENTS:
2 – Hood Locks
2 – Lock Posts w/ Caps
4 – Lock Nuts
12 – Washers (4-mounted on locks)
2 – Rubber Gaskets (mounted on Locks)
2 – 2” Cap Head Bolts
2 – Threaded Mounting Plates
2 – Rubber Dampener (round)
2 – Rubber Spacers
2 – Stainless Spacers
2 - Keys
TOOLS REQUIRED:
5/32” Allen Wrench
5/16” Wrench
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1) Open hood and remove existing hood catches from both the hood and the fender.
2) Temporarily remove the plastic cap from the locks (Figure 1). The Locks are press fit and can be removed by applying pressure
on the inside of the cap.
3) Install the Locks onto the hood but DO NOT tighten completely (Figure 2). Be sure to install proper lock on the proper side, lock
should face to rear of the vehicle.
Figure 1 Figure 2
4) Remove Caps from Lock Post and install Lock Post onto fenders but DO NOT tighten completely (Figure 3 & 4). Use three (3)
of the washers on each post to start. Leave off the caps for now. NOTE: The spacers are to help adjust the latch tension on
the hood. If after the installation the Locks will not latch, add one extra spacer to the post. If the hood can be lifted
when the locks are latched, remove a spacer.
5) Carefully close the hood and guide the Locks onto the Latches. Align the Locks and Posts to eliminate binding. Now tighten
Lock Post in place with the Allen wrench though the opening where the cap was (Figure 5). NOTE: There may be some
adjustment required to get the Locks and Post to line up properly.
6) Note the position of the Locks. Open hood and tighten the Hood Locks completely.
7) Install the Lock Post Caps and tighten securely. Re-install the plastic Lock Caps removed in step 2.
Lock Post Cap
Cap Head Bolt
Lock Post
Washers
Stainless Spacer Rubber Spacer
Fender
Rubber Dampener
Threaded
Mounting Plate
Figure 4
Figure 3 Figure 5
Do not slam hood with hood locks installed. Damaged to the fenders can result.
For Technical Support, please call: 909-736-8686
This product is guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the customer purchase date.
Smittybilt Automotive Group, Corona, CA 92879
Made in Taiwan
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