Aries 3069 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL 3069
Parts List
1Grille guard
1Driver / left frame bracket
1Passenger / right frame bracket
1Driver / left top bracket
1Passenger / right top bracket
4Hex bolt, 12-1.75mm x 45mm
4Large flat washer,
2mm x 44mm x 4mm
4Lock washer, 12 mm
4Hex bolt, 10-1.5mm x 35mm
8Flat washer, 10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm
4Nylon lock nut, 10-1.5mm
2Hex bolt, 8-1.25mm x 25mm
4Flat washer, 8mm x 16mm x 1.6mm
2Nylon lock nut, 8mm
Tools Required
Socket set Cutting tool
Box wrench --
Maintenance
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.
Product Photo
Brackets and Hardware
Passenger / right
top bracket
Passenger / right
frame bracket
Driver / left
top bracket
Driver / left
frame bracket
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Level of Difficulty
Easy
NOTICE
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
To help prevent damage to the product or vehicle, refer to the specified
torque specifications when securing hardware during the installation process.
Torque Specifications*
Metric
6 mm bolt 3 ft-lbs.
8mm bolt 7 ft-lbs.
10mm bolt 16 ft-lbs.
12mm bolt 28 ft-lbs.
Use above torque setting unless otherwise noted

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PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT MOUNTED SENSORS.
1. Start installation from under the front of the vehicle.
2. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, (Figure 1).
Tow Hook equipped vehicles:
a. Remove the plastic cover attached to the tow hook, (Figure 1). Next, remove the tow hook
from the bottom of the frame, (Figures 2—4). On models with steel skid plate, temporarily
remove skid plate, (Figure 3).
b. Proceed to Step 3.
Vehicles without tow hooks:
a. Cut out the lower section of the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper to clear the
Brackets as pictured, (Figure 5). NOTE: Hold the Frame Mounting Bracket up to the back of
the bumper to determine area to remove to clear Bracket. IMPORTANT: Make several small
cuts for best fit.
b. Insert the Mounting Brackets through the openings in the bumper to check for clearance
around Brackets and hardware. Trim the plastic as required to clear the Brackets.
3. Select the driver/left Frame Mounting Bracket, (Figure 6). Hold the Bracket up to the bottom of
the frame. Line up the holes in the Bracket with the (2) mounting bolt holes for the tow hook.
Models without tow hooks:
a. Attach the Bracket to the threaded holes in the frame with (2) 12mm x 45mm Hex Bolts,
(2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (Figures 6 & 7).
b. Repeat to attach the passenger/right Frame Bracket.
Models with tow hooks:
a. Install the Bracket between the tow hook and the bottom of the frame, (Figure 7).
b. Attach the Bracket and tow hook to the threaded holes in the frame with (2) 12mm x 45mm
Hex Bolts, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (Figures 6 & 7). Leave
hardware loose.
c. Repeat previous Steps to attach the passenger/right Frame Bracket and tow hook.
4. Next, from behind/below the driver/left side of the front bumper, locate and remove the top
bumper bracket bolt, (Figures 8 & 9). Apply removable tape (masking tape for example) to the
top of the bumper in line with the factory bumper bolt, (Figures 10 & 12).
5. Select the driver/left Top Bracket, (Figures 10 & 11). Carefully slide the inner end of the Bracket
through the gap between the lower bumper and upper plastic fascia panel. Reuse the factory
bumper bolt to attach the Top Bracket to the back of the bumper bracket, (Figure 12).
6. Repeat Steps 4 & 5 to install the passenger/right Top Bracket.
7. With assistance, hold the Grille Guard up in position on the outside of the Mounting Brackets.
Attach the Grille Guard to the Frame Mounting Brackets with the included (4) 10mm x 35mm Hex
Bolts, (8) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 13 & 14). Do not tighten
hardware at this time.
8. Attach the Grille Guard to the Top Brackets with (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat
Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 15).
9. Check the Grille Guard for alignment with the vehicle and for clearance between the Grille Guard
and the bumper. Adjust as required then fully tighten all hardware.
10.Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

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(Fig 2) Remove plastic cover
surrounding tow hook
(Fig 1) Example of Tow hook
Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 5) Models without tow hooks, cut openings
in lower plastic cover to clear Brackets
(Fig 4) Driver/left mounting location
(Fig 6) Attach driver/left Frame Bracket to
bottom of frame. Models with tow hooks,
install Bracket between tow hook and frame
(2) 12mm Hex Bolts
(2) 12mm Lock Washers
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
(Fig 3) Models with steel skid plate, temporarily
remove skid plate to access tow hooks
Front
Front
Front

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Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 7) Driver/left Frame Bracket
installed with tow hook
Front
Top bumper
bracket bolt
(Fig 8) Remove top bumper bracket bolt (arrow).
Driver/left side pictured from below and behind
bumper (also see Fig 9)
Front
(Fig 9) Close up image of top bumper
bracket bolt. Driver/left side pictured from
below and behind bumper (also see Fig 8)
Front
Front
Front
Reuse top bumper
bracket bolt
(Fig 10) Carefully insert bent end of driver/left
Top Bracket through gap between lower
bumper and upper plastic fascia panel. Use
removable tape to protect finish on bumper
(Fig 11) Reuse bumper bracket bolt to attach
driver/left Top Bracket to back of bumper bracket

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Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 12) Top Brackets installed
(Fig 13) Attach Grille Guard to
outside of driver/left Frame Bracket
Front
(Fig 14) Driver/left side of Grille
Guard attached to Frame Bracket
Front
(Fig 15) Driver/left side of Grille
Guard attached to Top Bracket
Front
(2) 10mm Hex Bolts
(4) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
8mm Hex Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
8mm Nylon Lock Nut