How to Install Rugged Ridge Textured Black Plastic Hood Stone Guard on your 1997-2006 Wrangler

Step. 1
Clean mounting surface with a strong cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Avoid areas that the product will not be adhered to.

THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ADHESIVE TAPE TO PROPERLY STICK. FAILURE TO CLEAN COULD RESULT IN POOR ATTACHMENT AND FAILURE OF PRODUCT TO STAY ATTACHED.

Allow area to dry completely before attaching body armor.

Step.2
Test fit the Hood Guard to the vehicle before removing the plastic backing film. This will aid in aligning the piece properly before securing with the two sided 3M tape.

Step.3
Remove plastic backing film from the affixed two sided 3M tape. The plastic film can be remove easier with the aid of a knife or cutting blade. Peel from leading edges and pull away from tape.

Step. 4
Position Hood Armor close to the hood and attach from the center of hood outward to the edges. Make sure that it is evenly spaced before applying any pressure to armor. When satisfied with placement apply pressure to all areas to properly secure armor to vehicle.

Step. 5
After installation, inspect to make sure all tape areas are adhered securely to the vehicle before driving.

NOTE: it is important that the Hood Armor be positioned as far back onto the hood as possible. There should be NO GAP between the front of the hood and the inside of the Hood Armor

Step.6
With Hood Armor in the correct position and firmly attached to the vehicle mark or scribe two hole locations on each side of the inner hood. These marks are to be drilled using a 7/64” drill bit. Make sure mark locations are positioned as far inward as possible. This will allow the screws to be located flush with the hood and grille line when lowered. With marks in place carefully drill the two 7/64” holes. TAKE CARE NOT TO DRILL TO FAR PAST THE INNER LIP OR DAMAGE TO OUTER HOOD SURFACE MAY RESULT.

Step.7
After holes have been drilled using the 7/64” bit insert screws to secure Hood Armor to vehicle using a Phillips head screw driver.

When properly installed the retaining screws should just be visible inside of the vehicle hood line and not interfere with the closing or locking of the hood.

OMIX – ADA or Rugged Ridge is not responsible for damage to vehicle or injuries acquired during the installation or use of this accessory.