Aries 4520 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL 4520
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 stainless steel and aluminum, polish may be used to clear small scratches
and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the product.
Product Image
Front Front
Rear Rear
Tools Required
Torque wrench Level
Socket, 10mm Socket, 16mm
Socket, 13mm Socket, 18mm
Parts List
1Driver / left side bar
1Passenger / right side bar
1Mounting bracket,
driver-side front
3Mounting bracket, universal
4Bolt plate, 6mm
16 Flat washer, 6mm
16 Nylock nut, 6mm
5Hex bolt, 8mm
5Flat washer, 8mm
5Lock washer, 8mm
4Hex bolt, 10mm
4Flat washer, 10mm
4Lock washer, 10mm
4Nut & bolt plate, 12mm
4Flat washer, 12mm
4Lock washer, 12mm
4Hex nut, 12mm
4Plastic bolt retainer, 12mm
Additional Hardware*
16 T-bolt, M8 x 1.25 - 25mm, CL8.8
16 Flat washer, M8
16 Lock washer, M8
16 Hex nut, M8 x 1, CL8.8
* Aluminum side bars are supplied
with additional hardware.
Quantities listed are in addition
to the standard supplied hardware.

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Step 1
Starting on the driver side, locate
the two mounting locations underneath
the vehicle, on the rocker panel.
Step 2
Locate the driver-side front mounting
tab. Remove the factory tape covering
the oval mounting tab on the inner
body panel.
Step 3
Insert a 12mm bolt and nut plate into
the opening. Slide a plastic bolt retainer
over the threads of the bolt to hold the
bolt in place.
Position the bolt plate so the welded
nut is aligned over either of the lower
mounting holes.
Step 4
Place the front driver-side bracket
onto the vehicle and secure with a
12mm flat washer, 12mm lock washer
and 12mm hex nut.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.

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Step 5
Rotate the bolt and nut plate until
the threaded nut lines up with the
mounting location. Secure with a
10mm hex bolt, 10mm lock washer
and 10mm flat washer.
Step 6
Repeat steps 2 through 5 to install
the rear driver-side mounting bracket.
Step 7
Carefully place the side bar
onto the brackets.
Step 8A - For Polished Stainless Steel Side Bars
Insert a bolt plate into the bottom
channels of the side bar as shown.
Slide the bolt plate forward to the
front bracket and insert the studs
through the bracket cradle. Repeat
this for the rear brackets.
Secure the side bar to the brackets using
eight 6mm flat washers and nylock nuts.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.

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Step 9
Adjust and level the side bar.
With the side bar in position, it is
recommended to tighten all brackets
to the vehicle first, followed by the
side bar connections.
Step 10
Repeat steps 1 through 9 on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
Congratulations on the installation
of your new ARIES 6" oval side bars.
With the side bars 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 8B - For Semi-Gloss Black, Aluminum Side Bars
Insert four T-bolts into the bottom
channels of the side bar as shown.
Slide the bolts forward to the front bracket
and insert them through the bracket
cradle. Repeat this for the rear bracket.
Secure the side bar to the brackets using
eight 8mm flat washers, lock washers
and hex nuts.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.