![]() Now set the bolt to the right height so the tip of the bolt will hit the underside of your hood when your hood is almost closed (preferably in the "just popped the hood" position). Secure it with the bolts/washers supplied (one washer+bolt combo on top, and one underneath). STEP 6: Once the right size holes are drilled, take your bolts and put them into the holes. I'm not sure about other cars other than the M3. You may have to as well, but this will vary per hood/car. Put the bolt into a vice, and use a dremel or cutting tool to cut about 1-2" off the bolt. ![]() Take your two bolts, and put two nuts on them and screw them down almost all the way. They're too long for this mounting location. STEP 5: Now we need to cut the bolt down to size. To find this exact dimension (I couldn't remember it for this DIY) take your bits, and put them against the bottom of the bolt to make sure it will drill the right size hole. Drill into your x, and once a small hole is made on each side, use a larger bit, and so on all the way up to the right dimension. STEP 4: Once the drilling spots are marked, take a drill, and start with a small bit. This makes the final result spaced appropriately. Use whatever you can, and get it as close to symmetric as you can. I used the spikey rubber cap thingie about 1 inch away, I used the bolts on the headlight assembly, and I used the fender of the car. This is to make sure you mark nearly the exact same spot on the other side of the car. Once you mark it, use the measuring tape and measure nearby symmetrical landmarks on the car. Mark on one side where your bolt will be with the sharpie. grease/shaving cream (or equivalent, see step 7) WD-40 or some sort of spray-on lubricator 17mm wrench x2 (or equivalent, see step 22) Something to cut your anchor bolts down (Dremel may work) Sanding/anti-particulate mask (and kind of respiratory mask will do) Dremel with cutting discs AND sanding discs/tips Time Required: If you do it slowly and methodically, 4-6 hrs. I mounted mine in a specific location, so if you don't like that location, skip to step 6 and start there. This guide is to show you how to install Aerocatch Hoodpins on your E46 BMW. Welcome to my DIY! The following was installed on a 2002 E46 M3 with a Vorstiener Carbon Fiber hood with vents.
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