Aries Automotive 9049-2 - Manual (Page 2)

PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From underside of vehicle, use a10mm socket wrench to remove the 6 bolts holding the center
plastic shroud. Set center plastic shroud on a clean working area and use a hack saw to cut
out the driver side tow hook cavity (Figure 1). Once you have cut out the tow hook cavity, cut
out a ½” x 2” gap in the front side of each tow hook cavity (Figure 2).
3. Remove the factory tow hook located on the passenger side. NOTE: You will not be re-
installing tow hook.
4. Once you have cut out the plastic shroud, reinstall it back to the vehicle using the same factory
hardware.
5. Locate the driver side Mounting Bracket and partially hang it from factory threaded holes on
the frame rail using the included (2) 12-1.25 x 35mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread), (2) 12mm
Lock Washers, and (2) 12mm Flat Washers (Figure 3). Repeat this step for passenger side.
6. Through upper outer bumper intake use a 10mm socket wrench to remove the factory nut
located on the driver side. Position driver side Top Bracket over factory threaded stud and
secure it using the factory nut (Figure 4). Repeat this step for passenger side. NOTE: On the
passenger side there is no factory nut, so position passenger side Top Bracket over factory
threaded stud and use the included (1) 6mm Flange Nut to secure it.
7. With help position Grille Guard on the outer side of Mounting Brackets. Attach Grille Guard to
Mounting Brackets using the included (6) 12mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (6) 12mm Lock
Washers, (6) 12mm Hex Nuts, and (12) 12mm Flat Washers (Figure 5). Do not tighten at this
time.
8. Attach Top Brackets to the inner side of Grille Guard Plates using the included (2) 10mm Allen
Bolts, (2) 10mm Lock Washers, (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, and (2) 10mm Flat Washers (Figure 6).
9. Align Grille Guard properly and then tighten all hardware. NOTE: Open the hood to make sure
Grille Guard does not interfere.
10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives
that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
Cut out driver side
tow hook cavity
3”
½”
2”
Cut this out
Fig 1 Fig 2