Brad_hartpro
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The install is pretty straightforward. An automotive trim removal tool and some plastic trim wedges is what I used.
First: remove under hood insulation.
Second: remove four rubber grommets from rear portion of hood near the wiper cowl.
Third: remove the six nuts from the bolts underneath the grommets (4) and two nuts from the center of the hood.
Fourth: use plastic wedges on the top side to apply a little upward pressure against the plastic push clips pointing down through the hood from the hood vent. Use a pair of pliers or your fingers to squeeze the clips allowing them to retract upwards through the hood.
Fifth: use one of the plastic wedges to pry up thus releasing the double-sided tape on the very rear portion of the hood vent. I slipped mine under one side and just pushed it across to release the tape.
You should be able to remove the stock vent at this time.
Sixth: transfer the clips and bolts from the stock vent to the APR vent. I used a file to widen the opening slightly on the APR fastener brackets allowing the plastic fasteners to slip in easier. Reinstall your new hood vent and hood insulation.
Seventh: stand back and bask in the glorious awesomeness of pure unadulterated carbon fiber.
