Aries 2153000 User manual

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Level of Difficulty
Easy
Parts List
1 Bull bar
2Driver / left
mounting bracket
2Passenger / right
mounting bracket
6 Hex bolt, M8
6Flat washer, M8
6 Nylock nut, M8
4 Hex bolt, M10
8Flat washer, M10
4 Nylock nut, M10
1* LED wiring harness*
* Wiring harness only included
with LED equipped models
Scan
for helpful
install tips
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Tools Required
Ratchet Socket, 13mm
Extension Socket, 15mm
Level Socket, 16mm
Wrench, 17mm Socket, 19mm
Additional Hardware*
4Bolt plate
4Flat washer, 12mm
4Nylock nuts, 12mm
* Optional for use with
vehicles without tow hooks.
Product Image
2153000
2153100
2163000
2163100
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.
Notes and Maintenance
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
For chrome powder coat, polish may be used to clear small scratches
and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the product.
For black finishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product.
Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the
installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle.

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Step 1
For vehicle with factory tow hooks:
Starting on the driver side, remove the
front factory hex bolt. Loosen the rear
factory hex bolt and leave it in place.
Remove the tow hook.
For vehicle without factory tow hooks:
Use the provided bolt plates and
12mm hardware in place of the
factory hardware.
Step 2
Insert the rear of the driver-side mounting
bracket over the rear mounting hex bolt.
Secure the mounting bracket to
the vehicle using the previously
removed hex bolt.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the
passenger-side mounting bracket.
Step 4
To attach the bull bar mounting brackets,
lay the bull bar on a flat surface.
Insert three M8 hex bolts
into the inner rail slot.
Place the driver-side bracket over
the bolts and secure the bracket to
the bull bar using an M8 flat washer and
M8 nylock nut.
Snug the hardware, but do not fully
tighten. Repeat this step for the
passenger-side bracket.

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Step 5
With help, lift the bull bar into place
and align the mounting tabs on the
outside of the mounting brackets.
Step 6
Insert a M10 hex bolt with flat washer on
the outside of the bracket and a M10 flat
washer and nylock nut
on the inside.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Repeat this process
for all mounting locations.
Step 7
Level and adjust the bull bar into the
desired position and tighten all hardware.
Tighten all hardware to the
recommended torque specifications
listed in the table on the first page.
If your bull bar is not equipped
with lights skip to step 10.
If your bull bar is equipped with lights
complete steps 8 and 9.
Note: If the LED lights are being used
with a 24V system, the 12V relay will
need to be replaced with a 24V unit.

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Step 10
Congratulations on the installation of
your new ARIES AdvantEDGE™bull bar.
With the bull bar installed, periodic
inspections should be performed to ensure
all mounting hardware remains tight.
To protect your investment, see the
'Notes and Maintenance' section on
the first page of this instruction manual.
Step 9 - For Models with LED Lights Included
Connect the red fused wire with the ring
terminal to the positive battery post.
Connect the black wire ring terminal
to the negative battery post or other
suitable vehicle grounding point.
Mount the supplied relay to the vehicle
and secure all wires with zip ties away
from moving parts to avoid damage.
Test the lights to ensure proper function.
Step 8 - For Models with LED Lights Included
Disconnect the supplied switch
from the wire harness and install
in desired location.
With the switch installed, route the wire
harness to the LED lights and the switch.
Reconnect the blue, red and black spade
connectors to the switch as shown.
Note: The black wire connects
to the gold switch terminal.
Plug the male connector on the wire
harness into the female connector
attached to the LED lights.