How to Drill Hood Pins

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wear proper protective clothing

   The dust and particles from drilling into fiberglass can be very irritating to your skin and eyes.
   
   Drilling into metal can also cause sharp metal slivers to fly into your eyes.
   
   Wear a mask when drilling fiberglass to avoid inhaling fiberglass particles.
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   Step 2: such as long sleeves

   Refer to the installation manual that was supplied with the hood pins to determine which drill bit size to use.
   
   If you are using mounting brackets, drill holes in the frame according to the installation's directions. ,,, The petroleum jelly will make a mark into the painter's tape where you will need to drill the hole. , You may also start with a smaller drill bit to make a guide hole, and then drill another with the correct-sized drill bit.
   
   Common-sized drill bits needed are 17/32 inch (13.49 mm) and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). , Use a Dremel tool with a sanding or grinding bit. ,,,,,
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   Step 3: goggles

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   Step 4: and gloves.

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   Step 5: Choose the mounting location for the hood pin

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   Step 6: and drill a hole in the frame large enough for the mounting bolts.

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   Step 7: Thread the hood pin through the hole in the bracket

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   Step 8: and secure with the provided bolt.

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   Step 9: Place painters tape where the hood pins will be installed.

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    Step 10: Dab a finger of petroleum jelly on the top of the hood pin

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    Step 11: and gently lower the hood onto the hood pin.

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    Step 12: Use a drill with the appropriate size drill bit

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    Step 13: and drill the hole in the hood.

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    Step 14: Smooth any rough edges in the hood pinhole.

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    Step 15: Place the scuff plate over the hood pin

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    Step 16: and use a pencil to mark the mounting holes.

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    Step 17: Remove the scuff plate

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    Step 18: and drill 4 holes.

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    Step 19: Use the provided fasteners to secure the scuff plate into place.

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    Step 20: Thread the lanyard through the fourth hole

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    Step 21: and crimp the eye rivet with a pair of pliers.

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    Step 22: Adjust the hood pin height as needed to hold the hood down securely.

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