Aries S224046 User manual

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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 gloss black finishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product.
Level of Difficulty
Easy
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INSTALLATION MANUAL S224046
Parts List
1Driver / left side bar
1Passenger / right side bar
6Mounting bracket, universal
13 Clip nut, 8mm
13 Hex bolt, 8mm x 25mm
13 Flat washer, 8mm
13 Lock washer, 8mm
13 Hex bolt, 10mm x 30mm
15 Flat washer, 10mm
14 Lock washer, 10mm
1Bolt plate, 10mm
2Hex nut, 10mm
1Plastic bolt retainer, 10mm
1Def-tank L-bracket
1Def-tank support bracket
Tools Required
Ratchet Socket, 16mm
Wrench, 16mm Socket, 13mm
Level
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Step 1
Locate the five mounting tabs along
the bottom edge of the vehicle body.
This installation will use the first,
third and fifth mounting tabs.
Step 2
Starting at the front driver side mounting
location, locate the threaded hole on
the inside of the body panel.
Attach a universal mounting bracket to
the body panel using an 8mm hex bolt
with a lock and flat washer.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 3
Rotate the bottom of the bracket
to the side to expose the hole in
the mounting tab.
Slide an 8mm clip-nut over the
mounting tab and rotate the bracket
back into position.
Secure the bracket with a second 8mm
hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the
second bracket over the third
mounting tab location from step 1.

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Step 5
Locate the fifth mounting tab from step 1
and remove the rubber plug from the
access hole.
Insert a clip nut through the access hole
and align it over the adjacent small hole.
Secure the top of the bracket with
an 8mm hex bolt, lock washer and
flat washer.
Repeat step 3 to secure
the bottom of the bracket.
Step 6
Place the side bar onto the mounting
brackets and align the mounting points.
Note: If the holes on the side bar to
not match up with the brackets, ensure
all brackets have been installed in the
correct locations and the correct
side bar is being used.
Step 7
Secure the side bar to the brackets
using a 10mm hex bolt, lock washer and
flat washer at each mounting location.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 8
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.

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Step 9
Repeat steps 1 through 8
on the passenger side.
Note: For diesel trucks, the front bracket
on the passenger side will require the
included def-tank brackets. Follow steps
10 through 15 to complete the install.
Step 11
Insert the 10mm bolt plate into
the access hole in the rocker panel.
Push the plastic retainer onto the
threaded end of the bolt plate to
help hold the plate in position.
Step 12
Select the def-tank L-bracket.
Attach the short end of the bracket to
the bolt plate with the flat washer, lock
washer and 10mm hex nut.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 10 2014 or older 2015 or newer
Locate the def-tank bracket
components for diesel truck models.
Begin the install by locating the round
factory hole in the bottom of the rocker
panel, closest to the front bracket
mounting location. The installation of
the bracket will vary depending on the
vehicle model shown to the right.
Remove the plastic plug to expose
the mounting hole in the rocker panel.

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Step 13
Slide an 8mm clip nut onto the mounting
tab. Fasten the side bar mounting
bracket with an 8mm hex bolt, flat
washer and lock washer.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 14
Bolt the def-tank support bracket to
the back of the def-tank L-bracket using
a 10mm hex bolt, flat washer and lock
washer.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 15
Repeat steps 6 through 8 on
the passenger side of the vehicle.
Congratulations on the installation
of your new ARIES 4" 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.