METER HOOD 60 “Processing Kit”

MH6 -C(MH6-C As of July, 2014 No.3)

METER HOOD 60

USER’S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing PIVOT METER HOOD 60 “Processing Kit” MH6-C.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing or using this device.
Please do not lose this user’s guide, as you will held liable for the cost of reissuing it.

Checkthe contents
Hoods(Unfinished Black) ×2

Fastening Stays
×2

Tap Screws
×2

This Processing Kit allows you, the user, to cut,process and paint the hood to match the installation
surface for the perfect fit and style.
※ If you are unsure about anything, please consult aprofessional at your local dealer or consider buying our“Multi-Purpose Type” .

Nuts (small)・
Spring washers
×2

Bolts (large)
×2

Nuts (large)
×2

Double-sided
tapes ×2

Cushiontape

User’sguide

Actual size of mounting side of hood
Please use this for making sure the installation position will
work properly.

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Preparation for process
Compatible Gauges

Things to prepare

All PIVOT Gauges (current models)
Other Gauges that are of the following size canalso be installed:

SandpaperRound FileNippers

Drill and Bit(3・5mm)

Spray Paint

MarkerSomething towrite on plastic

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ø 60

Convenient tool

32 mmBench Grinder

Routeror less15°
Belt sander

Drill Press

How to Process: An Example
1Decide the Place of Installation
A-piller① Make a trial installation.
② Try to choose a flat surface.

On the meter hood
Dashboard

Top of thesteering column cover
When deciding a place for installation make sure toselect a place that does not interfere with airbags,
standard measurement gauges, nor gets in the lineof vision.

Place of installation

Place of installation③ To install to the A-pillar itis necessary to drill ahole in the A-pillar.

Process the Hood

Make necessary cuts to bottom of stand for a perfect fit to mounting surface and paint as desired.

① Take the gauge out fromthe hood, and slowly cut
away spots that hinder agood fit.

③ Open a 3mm hole with its
center about 2mm above themarked circle made in step②. (Please take into accountthe thickness of the stays andthe double-sided tape.)

3Side ofhood

Make sure not tocut away too muchso that the bottom of thegauge hits theinstallation point.

Place of installation

2 mm

HoodCut④ Paint the hoodsurface.
nt
Pai② Spot the stays on
the hood andmark the positionof the holes witha marker.

Meter

ø32Open hole withcenter about 2mmabove
The marked circle
made in step ②

Stay

Fastening the Hood

Installing with the Double-sided tapes (dashboard, etc.)① With screws fasten the stays
to the holes made in thehood in 2 above.

② With a mild detergent

Tap screw

or alcohol remove all
dirt and oil from thepoint of installation,
Double-sided
lay the wires down intapes
the wire channels andfasten down with the Clean to remove
double-sided tape.
Oil and dust

Tap screw
HoleHole

Cutout forwires

WireStay

Installing to the A-piller※For details about how to remove the A-pillar, see the maintenance guide for your model of car.

① Temporarily fasten
the stays to the hoodand for now fasten to
the location withdouble-sided tape.

Tap screw

A-pillarAffix double-sided
tape to the bottomof the stays andfasten down

② With a marking
pen make amark for awiring hole.

Hole
Tap screw Hole

③ Remove the hoodand tap screws.

Stay④ With the stays still
fastened remove
the A-pillar.

Tap screw

Stay⑤ Open holes forA-piller

the stays and forthe wiring (wiresize) that weremade in ②.

RemoveDrill, etc.

RemoveTap screw⑥ Using the holes made in ⑤ fasten
hood to the stays with the screws.

⑦ Screw the hood backonto the stays.

Tap screw

Bolt (large)
Stay⑧ As you are leading
the wires replace
the A-pillar.

Stay
Stay

Nut (large)

4Tapscrew

A-piller

Fasten the meterto the meter hood

Fasten the suppliedcushion tape to themeter case and fix themeter hood.

The tap screws will makeridges as they are being
screwed in, but if closed tootightly they may not hold; if
this happens please use thenuts and washers provided in
the kit to securely fasten.

Cushion tape

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Tap screwHoleStayWasher
Nut (small)