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Caveat: I have a 76, so their may be some differences that I'm not aware of between my accordian-bumper and your long hood.
This can be done without an engine drop, but it's alot easier without the engine in there. I used the new aluminum-lined piece and it looks and works great. Really cleans up the look of the engine compartment.
1. Remove the old pad by prying (carefully) the tabs near the front of the engine compartment. Pull the pad away from the top of the compartment and slide it out of the "pocket" where it is held in the back of the engine comparment. Note that you will have to negotiate getting it around the lid shock(s).
2. Clean up the glue and residual foam. I cleaned it up as best I could, but didn't go crazy.
3. Fit the new aluminum piece by sliding it down into the "pocket" and fitting the lid shock. Make sure it's just where you want it.
4. Letting the piece rest on the top of the engine, take the 3M spray adhesive and spray the top of the engine compartment and the new piece. Carefully press the piece into position and bend the tabs back into place to hold it in. Continue to apply pressure by running your hand over the aluminum piece for about a minute or two. And that's it.
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