I just replaced the hood pad on my 300D, 3 weeks ago, it was pretty easy. I had the wife help me roll it in. First I took a old sheet and laid it over cold engine, and then removed what was left of old hood pad with a cooking spatula. I folded the sheet up and emptyed it in the trash can. Shake out the sheet and put it back over the engine. Then I sprayed the hood pad and hood with 3M Adhesive (hurry). I started on one side of the car and my wife on the other, and we just rolled and pushed it right on, very simple. It took less than 30 minitutes. Make sure the heat pad is down towards engine. Simple! 3M works great!! I purchased the hood pad from Parts Shop and 3M from ACE hardware.

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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4
2006 Mazda Tribute
1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity)
1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold
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