Aries Automotive B35-4013 - Manual

3” BULL BAR
2011-15 CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA 2500/3500
Page 1 of 3 3/18/14 (DP)
PARTS LIST:
1 3in Bull Bar Assembly 4 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washer
1 Driver/left Frame Bracket 4 12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nut
1 Passenger/Right Frame Bracket 8 10-1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
1 Driver/left Bull Bar Mounting Bracket 16 10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washer
1 Passenger/right Bull Bar Mounting Bracket 8 10-1.5mm Nylon Locknut
4 12-1.75mm x 35mm Bolt Plates
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED.
INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH BUMPER MOUNTED PARKING SENSORS.
2. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate front license plate and license plate bracket. It is not
required, but strongly recommended. If local/state law requires a front license plate, license plate
relocation kit is available.
3. Starting at the driver side, remove the factory tow hook if equipped, (Figures 1A & 1B). NOTE: This
Bull Bar is not compatible with the factory tow hooks and they will not be reinstalled. IMPORTANT: On
some models, with and without tow hooks, the pocket in the plastic bumper may need to be cut out,
(Figure 1A). Use a sharp knife or hacksaw blade and carefully cut out the pocket to clear the Bull Bar
Brackets. Only cut enough to clear the Brackets.
4. Insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate, (Figure 3A), into the end of the frame channel, (Figure 2), and out through
the hole in the bottom of the frame. Insert a second Bolt Plate into the frame and out the hole (for tow
hook bolt) through the outer side of the frame, (Figure 3B).
5. Select the driver side Frame Bracket. Refer to illustration above for bracket configuration. Position the
Frame Bracket onto the outside of the frame channel, (Figure 4), and over the (2) Bolt Plates. Secure
the Bracket to the frame and Bolt Plates with (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts.
Leave hardware loose at this time.
6. Next, select the driver side Bull Bar Mounting Bracket. Loosely attach the Bull Bar Bracket to the inside
of the Frame Bracket with the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2)
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 5). NOTE: On some models, it may be possible or simpler to bolt the
Frame and Mounting Brackets together first and install as one piece. Do not fully tighten hardware.
7. Repeat Steps 3 —6 for passenger side Frame and Mounting Bracket installation.
8. With assistance, position the Bull Bar assembly up to the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Attach the
Bull Bar to the Brackets with the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2)
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 6).
9. Level and adjust the Bull Bar and tighten all hardware.
10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Passenger/right Side
Frame Bracket
Driver/left Side
Frame Bracket
Passenger/right Side Bull Bar Bracket
Driver/left Side Bull Bar Bracket
(4) 12mm Bolt Plates