INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLIND FASTENERS
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Electric Drill
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5/16" Nut Driver Bit
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Pencil or Marker
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Hammer
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Center Punch
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Drill Bits: 1/8", 5/16", 13/32"
WEATHER GUARD strongly recommends using the manufacturer provided mounting nuts and not
drilling additional holes in the vehicle.
Install Blind Fasteners as needed by predrilling a 13/32" hole starting with a 1/8" pilot hole.
Place a drop of oil on the black oxide bolt before assembling as shown on right. Place the Blind Fastener
in the hole and use a 7/16" wrench to tighten black hex bolt until the Blind Fastener is fully seated. When
setting black hex bolt, it will start out hard. As the Blind Fastener "bulbs" out it will get easier, until it bottoms
out or sets. Make sure the Blind Fastener and Installation Tool do not turn during installation.
NOTE: Use pre-installed mounting points everywhere they are accessible.
7/16" Wrench
(Or 7/16" Socket)
Black Oxide Bolt
Flat Washer
9/16" Wrench
Installation Tool
Blind Fastener
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