Installing New HoodLiner
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Installing New HoodLiner
How easy/hard is it to install a new hoodliner?
Is it as simple as removing the old plugs and the old hoodliner and then using the same plugs install the new one or am I to anticipate some unexpected install surprises?
Is it as simple as removing the old plugs and the old hoodliner and then using the same plugs install the new one or am I to anticipate some unexpected install surprises?
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It's very easy. Just remove the plugs and it's off! To install, it might be easier to have a second person help you hold it in place, while you install the plugs.
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You might consider using a body trim plug puller to minimize the damage to the plugs if you plan to reuse them. Some folks have used a two tine BBQ fork to pull the plugs with success. If you need new ones, they're pretty cheap.
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There was a diy thread were someone used chrome pluming plugs (like the one in your sink if you dont have the spray nozzle) and put over the factory black plugs. It was a very nice look for not much money.
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FWIW All the ones above my exhaust were brittle and broke...
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DeeGee posted this how to (see post #36). It's the best one I've seen and I plan on using it to do mine. Good luck and many thanks to Dave for taking the time do do such a great write up.
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My hood liner has started to delaminate on one of the corners at the top. Has anyone had this happen, and if so were you able to fix it? I've thought about spraying it with 3M glue to see if I could get it to stick back together.
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DeeGee posted this how to (see post #36). It's the best one I've seen and I plan on using it to do mine. Good luck and many thanks to Dave for taking the time do do such a great write up.
DeeGee posted this how to (see post #36). It's the best one I've seen and I plan on using it to do mine. Good luck and many thanks to Dave for taking the time do do such a great write up.
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It's as easy as you describe. Just be careful when you pull the plastic fasteners loose so you don't break off the little tabs on the end. But if you do break the tabs, replacement fasteners are pretty cheap.
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I purchased some fasteners from my local chevy dealer for $1.49. I guess that's a good price, maybe wholesale. I've known the parts man for 20 plus yrs.
