Hood Saver Instructions for john deere tractor
Thank you for purchasing the 3D Fusion Labs Hood Saver. The hood saver is design to strengthen or repair and strengthen your John Deere hood latch.
Tools Required:
> 10mm socket
> Flat head screwdriver or small pry bar
> Isoprophyl alcohol and lint-free cloth
> Eye protection and impervious gloves
> Well ventilated area
> Open hood.
> Remove two bolts holding hood latch striker to bottom of hood.
> Remove both panel nut inserts using screwdriver or small pry bar.
> Clean hood mounting surface with isoprophyl alcohol or plain water. Dry surface completely.
Glue (provided) is recommended in all installations. It is required if your striker mount is already broken or cracked. This glue is specifically sourced to bond the hood saver with your hood.
*** Dry fit parts first following instructions below***
> Insert hood saver into mount. Ensure “flat” side is up against hood. The hood striker will rest on the shelf on the other side.
> Attach hood striker to hood saver mount with supplied bolts and tighten loosely.
> Lower hood and ensure hood latch lines up with striker. Adjust left or right, front to back as needed.
> Close and open hood to ensure smooth operation and engagement.
> Mark location of mount with permanent marker. You want to ensure you get it as close as you can back to this original spot.
> Disassemble hood striker and prepare to glue mount to hood.
> Apply glue to the flat surface of the mount as shown (click for larger image):
> Place mount into position using marked lines. Ensure the holes line up by threading the bolts into the mount while continuing to hold it. Hold mount for 30 seconds to let glue adhere. Let dry for 2 hours before mounting striker.
Once dry, follow previous instructions to attach striker and ensure engagement.
Tighten bolts snugly. Do not over tighten. If you hear plastic cracking you are over tightening.