Aries Automotive 6050 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT BAR PART # 6050
2005-06 HONDA RIDGELINE 2/4 WD
PARTS LIST
(1) FRONT BAR 6) 7/16 HEX NUTS
(2) TOP SUPPORT BRACKETS (12) 7/16 FLAT WASHERS
(2) FRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS (2) ¼ X ¾ SCREWS
(6) 7/16 X 1-¼ HEX BOLTS (1) 10MM X 30MM HEX CAP SCEWS
(1) 10MM FLAT WASHERS (2) 3/8’’ WELL NUTS
(2) #8 PHILIPS SCREWS (2) ¼’’ FLAT WASHERS
INSTALLING FRONT BAR
1. Remove the plastic push pins securing the plastic skid shield located underneath the vehicle in
order to install frame brackets.
2. Start with the passenger side assembly, Locate the factory bolts that attach the cross bar from
the frame to the lower radiator support. There are three bolts per side, remove bolts and slide
bracket between the factory cross bar and the radiator support followed by factory bolts. (Note
there is one bolt on passenger side10mm witch is to short this needs to be replaced with bolt
supplied in kit) Keep all bolts lose as to align bar. Refure to Diagram #1 below.
3. Open hood and remove the plastic rivets securing the top plastic trim panel refure to diagram
#2, re move the panel place 3/8’’ well nut one per side in factory hole see diagram # 3. Replace
plastic trim panel over 3/8’’ well nuts.With the bracket on top, use the #8 Philips scews and ¼’’ flat
washers to secure the brackets to the vehicle. See diagram # 4
4. Use a utility knife and carefully cut slots in the bottom plastic skid shield to fit frame brackets
through the skid shield.
Attach the plastic skid shield over the frame brackets
5. Attach front bar assembly to the lower brackets (outter edge) using the 7/16 x 1-¼ hex bots,
7/16 hex nuts, 7/16 washers, and the top support bracket using the ¼ x ¾ screws.
6. Align front bar assembly with front of the vehicle and secure all fasteners. Re-install plastic skid
shield completely with plastic push pins.