Aries Automotive B35-2009 User Manual
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BULL BAR
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
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PARTS LIST:
1
Bull Bar
2
12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
1
Driver/Left Mounting Bracket
8
12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket
2
12mm Lock Washers
1
Driver/Left Support Bracket
4
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Support Bracket
2
10-1.25mm x 35mm Hex Bolts (fine thread)
2
12-1.75mm x 90mm Bolt Plates
2
10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
2
12-1.75mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
2
10mm Lock Washers
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE RECOMMENDED. CUTTING IS
REQUIRED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT BUMPER MOUNTED PARKING
SENSORS OR GRILLE MOUNTED CRUISE CONTROL SENSORS.
2. Remove the front plastic splash guard from under the front bumper, (Figure 1).
3. Remove the plastic plugs covering the holes through the top and bottom of the crossmember on the
driver and passenger side, (Figures 2 & 3).
4. Select (1) 12mm x 90mm Bolt Plate. Insert the Bolt Plate down through the crossmember from the top,
(Figures 4A & 4B).
5. Select the passenger side Mounting Bracket, (Figure 5A). Locate the two factory bolts on the
crossmember brace leading towards the bumper, (Figures 4B & 5B). Remove the factory hex bolt
towards the outside of the vehicle. Position the driver side Mounting Bracket up to the bottom of the
crossmember brace. Bolt the Mounting Bracket in place on the bottom of the brace using the included
(1) 10-1.25mm x 35mm Fine Thread Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat washer,
(Figure 5B). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Select the passenger side Support Bracket, (Figure 6A). Attach the end with the bent tab to the Bolt
Plate, (see Step 4), with the included (1) 12mm x 32mm STD Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock
Nut, (Figure 6B). Attach the flat end of the Support Bracket to the inside of the Mounting Bracket using
the included (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock Nut,
(Figure 7). Do not tighten hardware at this time. .
7. With assistance, position the Bull Bar up to the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Bull Bar to the Mounting
Brackets using the included (2) 12mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Flat
Washers, (Figure 7).
8. Level and adjust the Bull Bar properly and tighten the (2) 10mm Hex Bolts attaching the Mounting
Brackets to the crossmember only at this time. Temporarily remove the Bull Bar and Support Brackets.
9. Hold the factory plastic splash guard up in its original mounting position and trace the location of the (2)
Mounting Brackets and the (2) Bolt Plates onto the inside of the splash guard, (Figure 8). Use a sharp
Passenger/Right Side
Support Bracket
Passenger/Right Side
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Side
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Side
Support Bracket
12mm Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Nylon Lock Nut