Aries 205045-2 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL 205045-2
Parts List
1Driver / left side 3” sidebar
1Passenger / right side 3” sidebar
2Driver front / passenger rear
mounting brackets
2Passenger front / driver rear
mounting brackets
1Driver / left side front support bracket
1Passenger / right side
front support bracket
1Driver / left side rear support bracket
1Passenger / right side
rear support bracket
4Hex bolts, 1/2” x 2”
4Flat washers, 1/2” x 1-1/2” x 1/8”
4Lock washers, 1/2”
12 Nylon lock nuts, 8-1.25mm
12 Flat washers, 8mm x 24mm x 2mm
Torque Specifications
Metric
M6 bolt 3 ft-lbs.
M8 bolt 7 ft-lbs.
M10 bolt 16 ft-lbs.
M12 bolt 28 ft-lbs.
SAE
1/4" bolt 3 ft-lbs.
5/16" bolt 7 ft-lbs.
3/8" bolt 16 ft-lbs.
7/16" bolt 20 ft-lbs.
1/2" bolt 28 ft-lbs.
Use above torque setting unless otherwise noted
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Product Photo
Front
Rear
Notes and Maintenance
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
To protect the product, wax 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 polished, gloss and other smooth finishes,
polish may be used to clear small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild automotive detergent may be used to clean the product. Do not use dish detergent, abrasive
cleaners, abrasive pads, wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the finish.
Refer to the last page of this manual for warranty and product registration information.
Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the
installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle.
Brackets and Hardware
Passenger / right side
rear support bracket
Passenger / right side
front support bracket
NOTE: The front support bracket is
shorter than the rear support bracket
Driver / left side
front support bracket
Passenger front /
driver rear mounting
bracket
Driver front /
passenger rear
mounting bracket
Passenger front /
driver rear
mounting bracket
Driver front /
passenger rear
mounting bracket
Driver / left side
rear support bracket

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PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCEIS RECOMMENDED.
1. Start the installation underthe driver/left side of the vehicle. Locate the front (3) factory studs
alongthe inner side of the body panel, (Figure 1). IMPORTANT: Use a wire brush or thread
die to remove paint buildup from the threaded studs before continuing with installation.
2. Select (1) Driver/left Front Mounting Bracket, (Figure 2). NOTE: Driver/left front and
passenger/right rear Brackets are the same. Place the Bracket over the studs with the flat side
against the body panel. Attach the Bracket to the (3) factory studs with (3) 8mm Flat Washers
and (3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 2 & 3). Leave Bracket loose at this time.
3. Locate the front body mount next to the installed Bracket, (Figure 4). Remove the body bolt
and washer, (Figure 5). NOTE: Clean threads on body bolt to remove paint buildup before
reinstalling.
4. Select the driver/left Front Support Bracket, (Figure 6). Reuse the factory body bolt and
washerto attach the upper slot in the Support Bracket to the body mount. (Figures 7 & 8).
5. Move tothe rear mounting location, (Figure 9). Repeat Steps 1—4 for Driver/left Rear
Mounting Bracket and Driver/left Rear Support Bracket installation, (Figures 10—12).
6. Carefully unwrap and select the Driver/left 3” Sidebar. Use the illustration above to help identify
the correct Sidebar. With assistance, line up the front end of the tube with the front Bracket,
(Figure 13). Attach the front end of the Sidebar to the Front Brackets with the included 1/2”
Hex Bolt, 1/2” Lock Washer and 1/2” Flat Washer, (Figures 13 & 14). Do not tighten hardware.
7. Move tothe rear of the Sidebar. Repeat Step 6 to attach the Sidebarto the rear Brackets,
(Figures 15 & 16).
8. Level and adjust the Sidebar as necessary and fullytighten all hardware.
9. Repeat Steps 1—8 for passenger/right Bracket and Sidebar installation.
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. Mild soap
may be used also to clean the Sidebar.
Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(3) 8mm Flat Washers
(3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 2) Driver/left side Front Mounting
Bracket attached to Side Panel illustrated
Front
(Fig 1) Driver/left side front mounting location
Front

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Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 3) Attach Bracket to the (3) studs
Front
(3) 8mm Flat Washers
(3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 4) Locate driver/left side front body mount
Front
Front
(Fig 5) Driver/left side body bolt removed
Front
(Fig 6) Driver/left Front and Rear Support
Brackets. NOTE: Front Support Bracket
(left) is shorter than the rear (right).
Front
(Fig 7) Reuse body bolt to attach top of
Support Bracket to body mount (Driver/left
Front Support Bracket illustrated)
Reuse body bolt
(Fig 8) Driver/left Front Support
Bracket attached to body mount
Front

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Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 9) Driver/left rear mounting location
Rear
Rear body bolt
(Fig 10) Driver/left Rear Mounting Bracket installed
Rear
(3) 8mm Flat Washers
(3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Rear
Reuse body bolt
(Fig 11) Driver/left Rear
Support Bracket illustrated
(Fig 13) Attach end of the Sidebar
to the driver/left front Brackets
Front
1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt
1/2” Lock Washer
1/2” Flat Washer
Reuse body bolt
(Fig 12) Reuse body bolt to attach top of Support
Bracket to body mount (Driver/left Rear Brackets
pictured)
Reuse body bolt

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Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(2) 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolts
(2) 1/2” Lock Washers
(2) 1/2” Flat Washers
(Fig 16) Attach driver/left rear of Sidebar to Brackets
Rear
Complete
Installation
(Fig 14) Driver/left Front
Brackets and Sidebar installed
Front
(Fig 15) Attach Sidebar to Driver/left Rear Brackets
Rear
Reuse body bolt
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