Abstract: A device that aids and eases the installation of an instrument panel visor on a vehicle and the installation method using the device. The device forms an inner gap having protective pads that conforms to a surface contour of the visor. The device is temporarily and removably installed on the visor during the installation of the visor in an vehicle body, such that the installer can hammer on the device, such as by using a fist, to push the visor into place and complete installation, after which the device is removed from the visor for reuse in installing another visor in another vehicle body.