Aries Automotive 1043 - Manual (Page 2)

PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
2. Starting from under the front bumper, carefully remove the (2) push pins securing the plastic valance,
(Fig 1). NOTE: Depending on the year and model of vehicle, there may be several two-piece plastic
push-in clips holding the valance up to the vehicles bumper. Pry the pins up with a small flat blade
screwdriver to release and remove the entire clip. Pay close attention to the type and location of all
factory hardware for reinstallation. Remove the valance from the corner after all clips have been
removed and bend it off to the side to access the upper mounting bolts.
3. With the valance tucked off to the side remove passenger side bolt on the bottom of the bumper as
seen in (Fig 1) Next locate the 3 bolts holding the bumpers brackets against the outer frame rail,
location of bolts seen in (Fig 2) Remove the (1) factory bolt holding the bumper bracket onto the
outer frame only as seen in (Fig 2) with the bolt removed select the passenger side mount bracket
from the list of parts above followed by the spacer, (Fig 2A) show example of spacer placement attach
the bracket and spacer to the frame rail, by first placing the new hardware (1) 10mm x 60mm hex head
bolt, (1) 10mm flat washer & (1) 10mm lock washer, through the bracket then the spacer attach to the
frame rail as seen in (Fig 3) Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time. Attach the bottom of the
bracket to the bottom of the bumper with the factory hardware Snug but do not tighten hardware at this
time. Attach the Support C brackets to the bottom of the mount brackets with the supplied (2) 10mm x
30mm hex bolts, (4) 10mm flat washers, (2) 10mm lock washers & (2) 10mm hex nuts as seen in (Fig
4) Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Repeat step 3 for the driver side Mounting Bracket installation.
5. Next begin to remove the front grill from vehicle there are (6) Philip head screws holding in place (1) per
corner and (2) for the center (top & bottom), once grill is removed set it aside and begin to remove the
factory bolt on the inner lip of the bumper with the bolt removed select the upper passenger side brace
bracket slide it between the metal grill support & the bumper attach it to the vehicle with the factory bolt
just removed, as seen in (Fig 5) Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Repeat step 5 for the driver side upper brace bracket installation.
7. With assistance begin to mount the Grill guard to the lower mounting brackets with (2) 10mm x 30mm
hex bolts, (4) 10mm flat washers, (2) 10mm lock washers & (2) 10mm hex nuts per side as seen in (Fig
6) Snug but leave loose for adjustment. Next attach the upper brace brackets to grill guard with (1)
10mm x 30mm hex bolts, (2) 10mm flat washers, (1) 10mm lock washers & (1) 10mm hex nuts per side
as seen in (Fig 7) Snug but leave loose for adjustment
8. Once the Grille Guard is fully mounted on the vehicle, level, adjust and tighten all hardware.
9. Next, re-install the front grill with the Philips head screws once done place the valance up to the original
location and mark the area that comes in contact with the lower mounting brackets trim slots into the
valance for clearance. Cut only the material required to clear the Mounting Brackets. Once trimmed,
reinstall the valance using the factory hardware.
10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
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