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S PRI NTER HO O D ST RU T KIT
SP1138 B
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
F L AT L I N E VA N C O • S U P P O R T @ F L AT L I N EVA N C O . C O M • 8 8 8 - 6 6 7- 5 5 7 6
TOOLS REQUIRED
(NOT INCLUDED)
+
3/16" DRILL BIT
+
POWER DRILL
+
POP RIVET TOOL
+
10MM WRENCH OR SOCKET
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12MM WRENCH
+
13MM WRENCH + SOCKET
INSTALL INFO
TIME TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT: 30 MINUTES
Additional help is suggested for a few of the install
steps.
BEFORE YOU START
Please inspect the product and packaging upon
delivery to ensure there are no issues and that all
parts and hardware are accounted for.
Contact us ASAP if anything is missing at:
support@flatlinevanco.com
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Summary of Contents for FVC SP1138B
- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE S PRI NTER HO O D ST RU T KIT SP1138 B TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED) 3/16” DRILL BIT POWER DRILL POP RIVET TOOL 10MM WRENCH OR SOCKET 12MM WRENCH 13MM WRENCH + SOCKET INSTALL INFO TIME TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT: 30 MINUTES Additional help is suggested for a few of the install steps.
- Page 2 BEFORE YOU START All Flatline Van Co products must be properly assembled and secured before attaching to your vehicle. Improper attachment could result in an automobile accident, and could cause serious bodily injury or death to you or to others involved. You are responsible for assembling and securing Flatline Van Co products to your vehicle, checking the mounting points and attachments prior to use, and regularly inspecting the products for wear and or damage.
- Page 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS HOOD STRUT BRACKET STRUT MOUNT BUSHING GAS STRUTS QTY: 2 QTY: 2 QTY: 2 F L AT L I N E VA N C O • S U P P O R T @ F L AT L I N EVA N C O . C O M • 8 8 8 - 6 6 7- 5 5 7 6...
- Page 4 HARDWARE 3/16” THK ALUMINUM M8 FLAT WASHER M8 OVERSIZED FLAT WASHER M8 NYLON LOCKNUT BLIND RIVET QTY: 4 QTY: 4 QTY: 2 QTY: 4 F L AT L I N E VA N C O • S U P P O R T @ F L AT L I N EVA N C O . C O M • 8 8 8 - 6 6 7- 5 5 7 6...
- Page 5 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: AUTO PANEL PRY TOOL STEP | 01 LAYOUT AND INSTALL PREP 1.1 Open the Hood: Open the hood and prop in the upright position (FIG 1). NOTE - We like to use a 2x4 cut to about 34 inches. Be sure that it is secure and won’t slip out from where it is seated.
- Page 6 10MM WRENCH OR SOCKET TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: STEP | 01 LAYOUT AND INSTALL PREP 1.3 Remove Fender Bolt: On the side where you’re installing the first strut, locate the 10mm Fender Bolt as shown in FIG 5. Using a 10mm socket or open-ended wrench, remove the bolt and set aside (FIG 6).
- Page 7 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: POWER DRILL 3/16” DRILL BIT RUST PREVENTATIVE PAINT STEP | 01 LAYOUT AND INSTALL PREP 1.5 Drill Out Mounting Holes: Using the installed Hood Strut Bracket as a guide, drill out Mounting Holes using a 3/16” Drill Bit (FIG 9-10).
- Page 8 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: 10MM WRENCH OR SOCKET POP RIVET TOOL STEP | 02 INSTALL HOOD STRUTS 2.1 Reinstall Hood Strut Brackets: Use the 10mm Fender Bolt to reinstall the Hood Strut Brackets in place. 2.2 Rivet Hood Strut Brackets in Place: Place a Rivet inside each the Mounting Holes as shown in FIG 12 and use a Rivet Tool to rivet the Hood Strut Bracket in place (FIG 13-15).
- Page 9 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: 3/16” ALLEN WRENCH 7/16” SOCKET OR WRENCH STEP | 02 INSTALL HOOD STRUTS 2.3 Position the Lower End of the Strut: Position the the lower ball-end by pressing it through the Hood Strut Bracket in the orientation shown in FIG 16 + 17.
- Page 10 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: 13MM WRENCH OR SOCKET 12MM WRENCH STEP | 02 INSTALL HOOD STRUTS 2.6 Finish Washer Stacks: Cap the Upper Ball-End with another Oversized M8 Flat Washer and Nylon Locknut (FIG 20). The lower ball-end will take a Standard-Sized M8 Flat Washer and Nylon Locknut (FIG 21).
- Page 11 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: STEP | 03 FINAL CHECKS 3.1 Close the Hood: Gently close the hood to ensure smooth operation. 3.2 Reopen the Hood: Lift the hood to check if the struts support the hood automatically. Both struts should fully support the hood, making it easy to open and close without the need for manual support.
- Page 12 FVC (and see) from you! Head to the products and following along and we will make it right. FVC is product page and click “Leave a company of van and outdoor with your adventures. Tag us Review.”...
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