Step 1:  Open hood of the vehicle - truck, car, mini-van, mini-van wannabe (SUV), it doesn't matter.  The principal for installation is all the same.

Step 2: Locate a fender bolt just back from the headlights.  This bolt should not be attached to any plastic parts such as brackets for the headlights, but instead only there for metal to metal securing purpose.  Every auto has them on both sides.  In most vehicles they will either be a 10 millimeter or 8 millimeter bolt.  In Chevy Yukons they are bigger like 5/8" and in Porsches they use a #25 Torx bit. I haven't installed any in a Corvette yet so you Corvette owners are on your own.

Step 3: Pick a fender bolt and remove it.

Step 4:  Stick the bolt through the grommet of the Top Tie and re-install the bolt like you see above.

Step 5: Do the same to the other side of the vehicle on the corresponding bolt. When not in use, the Top Tie gets folded over like you see above and then you shut the hood.  They just wait obediently for your next canoe hauling adventure

Step 6:  To use them, simply open your hood, flip them out and shut your hood.  REALLY great idea!