Aries 4092 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL 4092
Parts List
1Grille guard
2Frame mounting bracket
1Driver / left mounting bracket
1Passenger / right mounting bracket
1Driver / left top bracket
1Passenger / right top bracket
2Double bolt plate, 12-1.75mm x 30mm
2Single bolt plate, 12-1.75mm x 35mm
6Flat washer,
12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm
6Lock washer, 12mm
6Hex nut, 12-1.75mm
6Hex bolt, 10-1.50mm x 30mm
12 Flat washer,
10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm
6Lock washer, 10mm
6Hex nut, 10-1.50mm
6Hex bolt, 8-1.25mm x 30mm
6Flat washer, 8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm
6Lock washer, 8mm
2Adhesive backed foam tape
Tools Required
Ratchet Utility knife
Torque wrench Socket set
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
(2) Double bolt plates,
12mm x 30mm
(2) Single bolt plates,
12mm x 30mm
Adhesive backed
foam tape
(2) Frame brackets
Passenger / right
mounting bracket
Driver / left
mounting bracket
Driver / left
top bracket
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
M6 bolt 3 ft-lbs.
M8 bolt 7 ft-lbs.
M10 bolt 16 ft-lbs.
M12 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 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT MOUNTED SENSORS.
1. Remove the factory tow hooks and hardware if equipped, (Figures 1—3). IMPORTANT: Tow hooks
cannot be reinstalled with the Grille Guard.
Vehicles without tow hooks:
a. Cut out the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper insert to clear the Brackets as
pictured, (Figure 4 & 5). IMPORTANT: Make several small cuts for best fit. Do not cut through the
top or bottom edge of the panel.
2. Select the driver side Frame Bracket and Mounting Bracket, (Figure 6). Attach the Mounting Bracket to
the bottom of the Frame Bracket with (3) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (3) 8mm Lock Washers and (3) 8mm
Flat Washers, (Figure 6). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
3. Insert the Frame Bracket assembly through the opening in the bumper, (Figures 3 & 4).NOTE: Trim the
opening to clear the Bracket assembly as necessary. Line up the holes in the Frame Bracket with the
holes in the end of the frame for the tow hook. Select (1) 12mm Double Bolt Plate, (Figure 7). Insert the
Double Bolt Plate into the end of the frame, through the (2) holes in the side of the frame and out through
the Frame Bracket, (Figures 9, 10B & 11). Secure the Frame Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (2) 12mm Flat
Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts. Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this
time.
4. Select (1) 12mm Single Bolt Plate, (Figure 8). Secure Frame Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat
Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figures 9, 10A & 11). Snug but do not tighten
at this time.
5. Repeat Steps 2—4 to install the passenger/right Frame Mounting Bracket assembly.
6. Open the hood and remove the cover between the top of the radiator and the grille, (Figure 12).
7. Carefully remove the grille from the vehicle. NOTE: Grille is held in place with screws at the top and
several clips. Remove the screws and firmly pull the grille straight out from the vehicle to release the grille
from clips, (Figure 13).
8. Move up to the top of the bumper. Select the Driver/left Top Bracket. Apply a layer of the included
Adhesive Backed Foam Tame to the bottom of the Bracket, (Figure 14).
9. Locate the (2) factory hex bolts attaching the top of the bumper tothe inner bumper bracket. Remove the
outer hex bolt, (Figure 15). Reuse the factory outer hex bolt to attach the Top Bracket to the back of the
bumper, (Figure 16). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. Repeat Steps 6—9 to install the passenger/right Top Bracket.
11. With assistance, hold the Grille Guard up in position on the outside of the Mounting Brackets, (Figure 17).
Attach the Grille Guard to the Brackets with (6) 10mm Hex Bolts, (12) 10mm Flat Washers, (6) 10mm Lock
Washers and (6) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figures 18 & 19). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
12. Check the Grille guard alignment with the vehicle. Adjust as required then fully tighten the Bracket to
vehicle hardware only. Do not fully tighten the Grille Guard to Bracket hardware at this time.
13. Reinstall the grille and top cover. NOTE: Loosen the hardware attaching the Grille Guard to the Brackets
and tilt the Grille Gard forward to make room to reinstall the grille. Reinstall the Grille Guard. Level and
adjust the Grille Guard and fully tighten all hardware.
14. 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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Driver Side Mounting Bracket Installation Pictured
Front
(Fig 1) Driver/left tow hook pictured
(Fig 2) Passenger/right tow hook
pictured from behind bumper
Front
(Fig 5) Passenger/right side of frame and
bumper pictured from behind bumper
Front
(Fig 3) Tow hook removed. Opening may need to be
trimmed to clear the Mounting Bracket assembly
Front
(3) 8mm Hex Bolts
(3) 8mm Lock Washers
(3) 8mm Flat Washers
(Fig 6) Attach driver/left Mounting
Bracket to bottom of Frame Bracket
(Fig 4) Example of model without tow
hooks, passenger/right side pictured
Area to cut out illustrated
for example only

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Driver Side Mounting Bracket Installation Pictured
(Fig 7) Double Bolt Plate
(Fig 9) Attach Driver/left Mounting Bracket
assembly to end of frame with Bolt Plates
(Fig 11) Driver/left Bracket assembly installed
12mm Double Bolt Plate
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
(2) 12mm Lock Washers
(2) 12mm Hex Nuts
Front
(Fig 8) Single Bolt Plate
12mm Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut
Front
(Fig 10A) Attach Driver/left Mounting Bracket
assembly to end of frame with Bolt Plates
Single Bolt Plate
Double Bolt Plate
(Fig10B) Attach Driver/left Mounting Bracket
assembly to end of frame with Bolt Plates

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Driver Side Mounting Bracket Installation Pictured
(Fig 13) Remove screws attaching grille and
carefully pull grille straight out to remove grille
(Fig 12) Remove plastic cover from top of grille
Front
(Fig 16) Apply Adhesive Backed Foam
Tape to the underside of Top Bracket
Front
Any remaining tape
can be applied to the
top of the Bracket
(Fig 15) Driver/left side top mounting location
Front
Remove outer
hex bolt only
Front
(Fig 14) Apply Foam Tape to
underside of Driver/left Top Bracket

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Driver Side Mounting Bracket Installation Pictured
Complete Installation
Front
(3) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(6) 10mm Flat Washers
(3) 10mm Lock Washers
(3) 10mm Hex Nuts
(Fig 18) Attach Grille Guard to Mounting Brackets
Mounting holes for optional
parking sensor relocation
kit (available separately)
(Fig 19) Attach Grille Guard to Mounting Brackets
(Fig 17) Mounting Brackets installed
Front
Driver/left
Top Bracket
Front