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Q50 Carbon fiber hood Install Guide

Your Q50

Pick your year to see what fits.

3.0t cars make 300 hp, or 400 hp on the Red Sport.

Carbon look, less weight
Hard$700–$1,4002–3 hrs
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Why do it

A carbon hood changes the look of the car and cuts weight up front.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • You need a helper. A hood is awkward to lift alone.
  • Mark the hinge positions with tape before you unbolt the old hood.

Steps

  1. Remove the factory hood

    • Unbolt it with a helper.
    Watch this step (Fly1 Motorsports, on a Q50) (0:00–1:36)

  2. Prep the new hood

    • Move the parts.
    Watch this step (1:36–3:33)

  3. Prep the latch

    • Trim and fit the latch.
    Watch this step (3:33–5:56)

  4. Fit the hood hooks

    • Fit the hooks.
    Watch this step (5:56–8:21)

  5. Fit the shock mounts

    • Fit the shock mounts.
    Watch this step (8:21–9:13)

  6. Bolt it on

    • Line it up and tighten it.
    Watch this step (9:13–10:17)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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