American Car Craft HHR Hood Panel Polished 2006-2012 - Manual

AMERICAN CAR CRAFT INSTRUCTIONS
HHR POLISHED HOOD PANEL
PART#423001
PARTS INCLUDED:
___1-Stainless Hood Panel
___6-Small 3/8 Washer Head Screws
___6-Large White Nylon Washers
___6-Large Chrome Screw Cap Covers
Your new hood panel comes to you with a clear protective liner. Do not remove this liner
until installation is complete.
Your new hood panel has been designed to fit directly into the recess of the hoods sub
frame replacing the factory hood pad. Your new panel is made of a 20gauge 304 stainless
steel and will never tarnish or dull. The panel will also provide an adequate thermal
barrier from the engine heat.
1. In order to set the hood panel correctly you will need the aid of a couple of friends to
help set the hood panel in place as you mark each of the holes in the panel to the sub
frame using a scratch awl or an ice pick works well also.
2. Once you have marked all the holes remove the panel and pilot a 1/8'' hole at each
point. Be very careful not to poke the outer skin of the hood. You can do this by inserting
your drill bit all the way into your drill leaving 1/4'' of the bit exposed.
3. With all the holes piloted, place the hood panel back into position and fasten by using
the small washer head type screws provided. Place each screw into the white nylon screw
sockets and gently snug each screw. Be sure not to over tighten these screws as this will
cause the hood panel to warp and also possibly strip the sub frame. Once you have
installed all the screws simply snap the chrome screw covers in place and remove the
protective liner to finish the installation.
HELPFUL TECH TIP: A little bit of super glue will help prevent screws from
vibrating loose.