How to Install the Owl B2 for the Transit

Step 1: Remove the Door Panel

1. Use a plastic tool or your fingers to pop off the door panel, pulling straight out to avoid breaking the snaps. Set the panel aside.

Step 2: Install the Billet Aluminum Brackets

1. Identify the three bolts on the bottom and top hinges of your Ford Transit.
2. Remove the top and bottom bolts, leaving the middle bolt intact. This ensures the door remains aligned.
3. Take the new bolts provided in the B2 kit and place the smaller washers on them.
4. Install the bracket by sliding it over the existing middle bolt on the hinge. Then, install the new bolts loosely, leaving them a little loose for play.
5. Repeat this process for the upper hinge.

Step 3: Attach the B2 Carrier

1. With the brackets in place, position the B2 Carrier against the brackets.
2. Take the 3/8 x 1" bolts from your hardware kit and place one washer on each.
3. Insert the bolts into the top and bottom holes of the B2 Carrier into the hinge brackets, leaving them loose for adjustment.
4. Ensure the carrier is aligned properly by lifting it up and down as needed.
5. Once all bolts are loosely in place, snug them down but do not tighten completely yet.

Step 4: Mark and Drill the Door Hole

1. Place the bushing in its location on the B2 Carrier where the door will be drilled.
2. Use a drill bit (or a long Sharpie) to mark the exact spot where the hole should be drilled in the door.
3. Remove the B2 Carrier by loosening the bolts.
4. With the mark in place, use a smaller drill bit to create a pilot hole.
5. Enlarge the pilot hole using a larger drill bit slightly larger than 3/8”.

Step 5: Paint the Drilled Hole

1. After drilling the hole, take spray paint (Rustoleum rust reformer is recommended) and coat the inside of the drilled hole to prevent rust.

Step 6: Install the Door Plate

1. Take the door plate from your kit and peel off the adhesive backing.
2. Carefully align the door plate over the drilled hole.
3. Apply pressure evenly to make sure the adhesive sticks well.

Step 7: Reinstall the B2 Carrier

1. Reposition the B2 Carrier onto the door.
2. Use Loctite (if available) on the bolts to ensure a firm hold.
3. Tighten the four 3/8 x 1" bolts snugly but avoid overtightening.

Step 8: Install the Bushing and Inner Door Bracket

1. Insert the bushing into the hole you drilled earlier.
2. Inside the door, take the inner door bracket and position it so that the slotted hole lines up with the bushing hole.
3. Insert the bolt through the bushing and into the bracket.
4. Use a washer and nut to secure the bracket to the bolt from the inside.

Step 9: Final Tightening

1. Ensure that all bolts (both inside and outside) are snug but not overtightened.
2. Test the B2 Carrier for stability by pressing on it. It should be rock-solid, with no movement.
3. Check the bushing to ensure it is snug but not overly compressed.

Step 10: Optional - Trim the Bumper (if Necessary)

1. If the bumper impinges on the carrier, heat up the plastic bumper using a heat gun.
2. Trim the area that is interfering with the hinge and carrier.
3. Clean up any edges, making sure the door closes smoothly without obstruction.