Aries Automotive TB45-4012 - Manual

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PARTS LIST:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 Bull Bar 4 10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
1 Driver/Left Mounting Bracket 14 10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washer
1 Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket 10 10mm Lock Washer
2 10-1.50mm x 30mm Double Bolt Plates 10 10-1.50mm Hex Nut
2 10-1.50mm x 35mm Bolt Plates
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT MOUNTED SENSORS.
2. Start installation from under the front of the vehicle. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with tow
hooks.
Tow Hook equipped vehicles:
a. Remove the factory tow hook from the end of each frame channel, (Figure 1). NOTE: The
driver side tow hook is difficult to remove and assistance is highly recommended.
i. Option 1: Remove the hex bolts securing the driver side of the bumper to the
bracket. Use a short pry bar or large screwdriver to move the tab on the bumper
bracket up and away to clear the hex bolt and slide it out past the bumper bracket,
(Figures 2A, 2B & 5).
ii. Option 2: Remove plastic radiator grille. Loosen and/or completely remove the front
bumper to remove the long hex bolt in the driver side tow hook, (Figure 2B).
b. Reattach the bumper after the tow hooks have been removed and the openings have been
checked for Bracket clearance, (Figure 5). Cut out openings as required for Bracket
clearance.
a. Tighten all factory bumper hardware at this time.
Vehicles without tow hooks:
b. Cut out the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper insert to clear the Brackets as
pictured, (Figures 3 & 4). IMPORTANT: Make several small cuts for best fit. Do not cut
Driver/Left
Mounting Bracket
(2) 12mm x 35mm
Single Bolt Plates
(2) 12mm x 30mm
Double Bolt Plates
Passenger/Right
Mounting Bracket
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4IN BULL BAR
2014 SILVERADO/SIERRA 1500
PART NUMBER:TB45-4012 / AL45-4012