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Kentrol Stainless Steel Windshield Hinge Set Installation guide

  • Hello! I have reviewed the Installation Instructions for the 30477 and 50477 stainless steel hinges. This document provides detailed steps on how to remove the factory bolts using studs, install the new hinges, and secure them using stainless steel bolts with anti-seize. I am ready to answer any questions you may have about the installation process.
  • Why are the factory bolts sometimes difficult to remove?
    What should be used to hold the back-up plate when removing bolts?
    What should be applied to the threads of the stainless bolts?
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER 30477 & 50477 PART NUMBER 30477 & 50477
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Note: The factory bolts have been installed using a thread
locking cement, and sometimes are difficult to remove
unless heat is applied to the head of the bolts. The
factory has also put a threaded back-up steel plate
inside the windshield to accept the bolts,
this plate could fall inside the windshield.
Loosen all the upper bolts one at a time
then remove the bolts following the instructions below.
Remove the bolts in the upper portion of the hinge one at a time.
With one 1 bolt removed, insert the 5/16” stud provided to hold
the back-up plate in position. Remove the second bolt 2, then
remove the third bolt, 3. Remove the last bolt in the upper
portion and insert a stud to hold this back-up plate in
position.
Remove all the lower bolts.
Place the stainless steel hinge in place and start all bolts
except where the studs are. Remove the studs one at a
time and insert a stainless bolt in its place. Tighten all
bolts at this time.
Repeat this process for the other side.
We recommend that you use anti-sieze on all threads of the
stainless bolts provided with your parts.
Note: The factory bolts have been installed using a thread
locking cement, and sometimes are difficult to remove
unless heat is applied to the head of the bolts. The
factory has also put a threaded back-up steel plate
inside the windshield to accept the bolts,
this plate could fall inside the windshield.
Loosen all the upper bolts one at a time
then remove the bolts following the instructions below.
Remove the bolts in the upper portion of the hinge one at a time.
With one 1 bolt removed, insert the 5/16” stud provided to hold
the back-up plate in position. Remove the second bolt 2, then
remove the third bolt, 3. Remove the last bolt in the upper
portion and insert a stud to hold this back-up plate in
position.
Remove all the lower bolts.
Place the stainless steel hinge in place and start all bolts
except where the studs are. Remove the studs one at a
time and insert a stainless bolt in its place. Tighten all
bolts at this time.
Repeat this process for the other side.
We recommend that you use anti-sieze on all threads of
the stainless bolts provided with your parts.
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