Taking the hood off is way too much work. Use a broom, it makes this job vrey simple.

Until you press the pad down firmly, it will come back off, so it can be adjusted for a while.

The factory pads tuck under the sides pretty far, so perfect alignment isn't a problem.

Proper coverage is more important that amount on the adhesive -- I used just over half a can for mine, three coats on each part. It's very good stuff, and you don't need complete coverage, just enough to hold it up (pad is less than a pound total weight, I think). Put it on like spray paint.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
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1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
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