Aries 202020 Installation Manual

Product Image 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. Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle. Level of Difficulty Easy Parts List 1 Driver / left side bar 1 Passenger / right side bar 2 Mounting bracket, front 2 Mounting bracket, rear 2 Support bracket, front 8 Hex bolt, M8 x 25mm 8 Flat washer, M8 - 24mm x 2mm 8 Lock washer, M8 4 T-bolt, M10 x 50mm 2 Hex bolt, M10 x 35mm 2 Carriage bolt, M10 x 40mm 10 Flat washer, M10 - 27mm x 3mm 8 Lock washer, M10 2 Rectangular washer, M10 8 Hex nut, M10 - 1.5 6 Plastic bolt retainer, M10 Tools Required Torque wrench Socket, 13mm Extension Socket, 16mm Wrench, 16mm Level Scan for helpful install tips Front Rear INSTALLATION MANUAL 202020 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.

Step 1 Starting on the driver-side, locate the two mounting tabs underneath the vehicle. Step 2 Locate the driver-side front mounting point and remove the round and oval rubber plugs. Insert an M10 x 45mm carriage bolt and an M10 rectangular washer into the round hole. Slide a plastic bolt retainer over the thread of the bolt to hold the bolt in place. Step 3 Insert an M10 T-bolt into the oval hole. Slide a 9mm plastic bolt retainer over the thread of the bolt to hold the T-bolt in place. Place the driver-side front mounting bracket onto the vehicle and secure the T-bolt with an M10 flat washer, M10 lock washers and M10 hex nut. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten. Step 4 Place the support bracket onto the vehicle and secure to the carriage bolt using an M10 flat washer, M10 lock washer and M10 hex nut. Align the slot on the support bracket with the slot on the front mounting bracket and secure using an M10 x 35mm hex bolt and flat washer on the side facing the front of the vehicle and a flat washer, lock washer and hex nut on the opposite side. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten

Step 5 Locate the rear mounting point and remove the oval rubber plug. Insert an M10 T-bolt into the oval hole and slide a plastic bolt retainer over the threads to hold the bolt in place. Place the driver-side rear mounting bracket up to the vehicle and secure the bracket to the vehicle using an M10 flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten. Step 6 Place the side bar onto the mounting brackets and align the mounting points. Secure the side bar to the brackets using four 10mm M8 x 25mm hex bolts, M8 lock washers and M8 lock washers. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten. 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 7 Repeat steps 1 through 7 on the passenger-side of the vehicle. Congratulations on the installation of your new ARIES 3" round 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 the instruction manual.