Aries Automotive 7547 - Manual

SPORT BAR
2011 KIA SORENTO
Page 1 of 4 8/24/10 (DP)
Complete Installation
PARTS LIST:
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.
2. Starting under the front of the vehicle, remove the plastic fasteners and hex bolts from the
center splash guard, (Figure 1). NOTE: Pay close attention to the type of clip and location for
easier reinstallation. The center splash guard will need to be cut to clear the Mounting
Brackets and removal is recommended. Note that the center splash guard has (2) fasteners
behind the bumper cover, (one per side), that are difficult to remove, (Figure 1).
3. Once the center splash guard is removed, also remove the (2) fasteners holding each plastic
cover located on the driver and passenger side, (Figure 2). It is not necessary to remove the
(2) plastic covers, only remove the clips.
4. Select the driver side Mounting Bracket and hold it in position by inserting (1) 10mm x 80mm
Hex Bolt with (1) 10mm x 20mm Flat Washer up through the outer hole in the Bracket and up
through the body mount, (Figure 3). Secure with (1) 10mm x 27mm Large Flat Washer, (1)
10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4). NOTE: Carefully pull the plastic
corner cover out of the way to access the top of the body mount.
5. Next, select the driver side Support Bracket and hold it in place over the inner hole in the
Bracket and body mount. Insert (1) 10mm x 80mm Hex Bolt with (1) 10mm x 20mm Flat
Washer through the inner hole in the Bracket and up through the body mount and finally the
Support Bracket. Secure with (1) 10mm x 27mm Large Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer
1 Sport Bar 4 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Frame Bracket 4 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Frame Bracket 4 10-1.5mm x 80mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Support Bracket 4 10mm x 20mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Support Bracket 4 10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
2 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts 4 10mm Lock Washers
2 12-1.75mm x 40mm Hex Bolts 4 10mm Hex Nuts
8 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
Driver/Left Side
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left
Side Support
Bracket
Passenger/Right Side
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/
Right Side
Support
Bracket