5TH GEN VIPER RACING HIDDEN REAR TOW HOOK

Install Instructions

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TKOSROD1293K5th GEN VIPER RACING HIDDEN REAR TOW HOOK

‍Installation instructions

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Prior to any work being done, it is recommended to use collision tape or some other protective cover in area where work will be done to minimize possibility of damage.

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1) If you do not have access to an air impact wrench, it will be necessary to slightly loosen the rear wheel nuts prior to lifting your viper off the ground. Using the appropriate floor jack to lift the car, turn the handle clockwise. Move the handle up and down. Use the full stroke of the piston for greater speed. Support the vehicle with appropriate jack stands and jack stand placement; if you are unsure of how to properly use jack stands and placement have a professional mechanic perform proper installation.

2) Remove both left and right rear wheels to gain access to rear bumper cover and fender bolts. You will also need to remove the plastic inner fender well to make access easier.

3) Wipe the rear bumper area of your Viper clean. Dust and dirt will cause problems so you must clean the rear bumper cover area and rear fender/quarter panel areas prior to any work being done.

4) Collision tape or green masking tape all edges of rear bumper cover where the bumper comes in contact with the rear fender/quarter panels. Taping off the edges will reduce the risk of any damage when you remove the rear bumper cover.

5) Start the removal of the rear bumper cover. With the rear wheels removed and your Viper supported correctly and safely, and the plastic inner fender wells removed (both right and left side) you can now start to remove the rear bumper cover to rear fender fasteners. On both right and left side of your Viper there is one M10 fastener that is difficult to reach. It's located at the extreme aft section of the rear fender to rear bumper cover flange inside the fender well area. Pic #1 shows the location of the fastener on the inside, so you have a reference of where it's located. This fastener is very difficult to reach and remove.

Pic #1 showing location of M10 fender to bumper cover fastener. Fastener is on the inside, the green arrow is only for reference location of M10 fastener on the inside of the fender.

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6) Remove rear bumper cover plastic push rivets and decklid seal; use plastic interior tool for removal (pic set #2)

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7) Remove rear carpet cover and taillight wing nuts. You will need to unplug the rear license light also. These are qty 3 per side (left and right) taillight wing nuts you will need to remove. (pic set #3)

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8) Depending on the model Viper you will be installing the hidden rear tow hook on, you will need to remove the rear diffuser panel fasteners or belly pan and diffuser fasteners. (pic #4)

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9) As you're removing the rear bumper cover, you will need to disconnect the rear light wiring harness and rear deck lid latch cable. You can now remove the rear bumper cover from your Viper and place it on the ground. We recommend you use a drop cloth or moving blankets to place your rear bumper cover on while installing the hidden rear tow hook. See pic set #5. It will be necessary to drill 5 holes 0.328-0.375 (8mm-9.5mm) diameter to mount the hidden rear tow hook. See pic set #5 for location of hidden rear tow hook. M8 stainless steel flat heads qty 5 that mount the hidden rear tow hook, should be torqued to 18fts (24Nm)

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10) Cutting the slot for the hidden rear tow hook. We have supplied you in the pics, a general idea of the length, width, and location of the slot. The best way to locate the position of the slot is to use tape on the inside of the diffuser panel or rear belly pan (depending on model Viper). Use masking tape in the approximate area the tow hook slot will be cut. Reinstall the rear bumper cover, diffuser or belly pan section back onto your Viper. Make sure the tow hook is installed and in the up position. Now reach in either through the rear bumper cover vent or from the side nearest the differential. Flip down the tow hook loop and use a pencil to mark the position and sides of the tow hook with the pencil on the tape. Now remove the bumper cover, belly pan, or diffuser section. The marks you made on the tape are just a reference point to start the cutting for the slot. We reccomend cutting the slot out in .500 sections and then refit and check. Once you have completed the tow hook slot and the tow hook can flip down completely you can reinstall the bumper cover, belly pans, and/or diffuser sections.