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460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com

PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS

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Part #17759.09

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CONTENTS:

Left Side Hood Vent (1)

Right Side Hood Vent (1)

Mounting Bracket, Inner (2)

Mounting Bracket, Outer (2)

OE Hood Template (1)

Rev - 04/2015

TOOLS REQUIRED:

For use with 17759.01 Rugged

Ridge Performance Vented Hood:

Phillips Head Screwdriver

3/32 inch Allen Wrench

For use with OE Hood:

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Drill, 1/16” Drill bit, 3/16” Drill Bit

Angle Grinder/Metal Nibblers

Center Punch

Razor or Hobby Knife

Deburring tool or hand le

Touch-Up Paint

Painters Tape

Marker

Tree Fastener Removal Tool

Socket Wrench, 9mm Socket

HARDWARE:

Phillips Screw X 8

Mounting Bracket,

Inner X 2

Mounting Bracket,

Outer X 2

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Page 1/8 Part #17759.09 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS CONTENTS: Left Side Hood Vent Right Side Hood Vent Mounting Bracket, Inner Mounting Bracket, Outer OE Hood Template TOOLS REQUIRED: (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) HARDWARE: Phillips Screw X 8 Mounting Bracket, Mounting Bracket, Inner X 2 Outer X 2 For use with 17759.
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Page 2/8 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS Important Safety Information Your Rugged Ridge® Performance Vented Hood Inserts are intended to increase the utility and enjoyment of your Jeep® by reducing under-hood temperatures and enhancing the look of your vehicle. Before installation, please take a moment to review the following safety information and installation instructions.
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Page 3/8 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH RUGGED RIDGE PERFORMANCE VENTED HOOD (part # 17759.01) NOTICE If installing on OE hood, skip to OE Hood Installation Instructions section beginning on page 5. 1. Using a phillips head screwdriver and suppplied phillips head screws, install inner and outer Hood Vent Mounting Brackets onto each Performance Hood Vent. 2.
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Page 4/8 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS 3. Position Performance Hood Vent Insert on top side of hood. Hold vent in place with one hand, and install 2 J-clips, one onto each Hood Vent Mounting Bracket on the user-side of hood. Make sure each J-Clip captures hood flange and Hood Vent Mounting Bracket. 4. With a 3/32” allen wrench, re-install J-Clip screws into the 2 J-Clips and fully tighten.
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Page 5/8 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH OE HOOD. 1. Raise Hood and remove hood insulation blanket by removing christmas tree fasteners using tree fastener removal tool. (JK Model Only) 2. Remove Footman using a 9mm socket. For TJ/LJ models, also remove windsheild bumpers. 3. Place hood template on flat surface.
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Page 6/8 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS 5. Place template on hood and align footman holes from step 4 with corresponding holes on vehicle hood. 6. Reinstall footman (and bumpers, if applicable) to positively locate template on hood. 7. Carefully inspect template placement to ensure proper alignment. Secure template in place with painters tape along edges of hood template. 8.
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Page 7/8 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS 13. Remove hood template and painters tape. 14. OPTIONAL - Use painter’s tape to connect each 1” hole with a straight line of tape around outside edges of each hole as shown in template. 15. OPTIONAL - Carefully use an angle grinder with a metal cut off wheel or metal nibbler to cut top layer of hood sheet metal along inside edge of painter’s tape.
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Page 8/8 460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024 | PHONE: 770-614-6101 | FAX: 770-614-6069 | info@omix-ada.com PERFORMANCE HOOD VENTS 19. Place Hood Vent Inserts onto hood surface and align with mounting fastener holes. From underside of hood, insert supplied phillips head screws through holes created in steps 10 & 11 and use screwdriver to fasten Hood Vents in place. 20. Re-install footman on OE hood. For TJ/LJ models, also re-install windshield bumpers. 21.