Aries Automotive 2054-2 - Manual (Page 2)

PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT INSTALLATION ALONE;
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK MAY RESULT.
2. Starting on the driver/left side, remove the (3) factory nuts securing the bumper support to the end of
the frame channel, (Fig 1 - 3).Note: If vehicle is equipped with factory skid shield you will need to
remove it, this will not be re-installed.
3. Line-up the (3) upper holes in the driver/left side Frame Mounting Bracket with the threaded studs in the
end of the frame channel. Bolt the Bracket to the studs using the existing nuts removed in Step 2, (Fig
1 - 3). Insert (1) 12mm x 120mm Hex Bolt with (1) 12mm Flat Washer through the lower mounting hole
in the bracket and into the end of the frame channel. Use the included (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1)
12mm Nylon Lock Nut to secure the Bracket to the lower mounting hole, (Fig 1 & 3). Tighten hardware
at this time.
4. Repeat Steps 2 - 3 for passenger/right side Frame Mounting Bracket installation.
5. Open the hood on the vehicle. Locate the factory hole on each side of the bottom of the radiator
support cross member behind the grille insert, (passenger/right side pictured-Fig 4). Select (1) 10mm
Bolt Plate. Insert the Bolt Plate through the back of the cross member and down through the hole in the
bottom of the cross member, (Fig 4 - 7).
6. Slide the driver/left side Top Bracket through the plastic grille opening and attach it to the previously
inserted Bolt Plate using the included (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 5). Do
not tighten hardware. Repeat this Step for remaining Top Bracket installation, (Fig 6).
7. With assistance, position the Grille Guard onto the inside of the Mounting Brackets. Use the included
(6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (12) 12mm Flat Washers and (6) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts to attach the
Grille Guard to the Mounting Brackets, (Fig 2 & 3).
8. Line up the mounting hole in the passenger side Top Bracket with the corresponding hole in the upright
on the Grille Guard. Bolt the Top Bracket to the Grille Guard with the included 10mm x 30mm Button
Head Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 7). Do not tighten hardware at this
time. Repeat this Step to bolt the driver side Top Bracket to the Grille Guard.
9. Align the Grille Guard properly and tighten all hardware.
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 Grille Guard.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Grille Guard.
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