Aries P2066 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL P2066 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. Use above torque setting unless otherwise noted Tools Required Socket set Wrench Level of Difficulty Easy 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 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. Refer to the last page of this manual for warranty and product registration information. Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle. Product Photo Brackets and Hardware Parts List 1 Grille guard 1 Driver / left frame mounting bracket 1 Passenger / right frame mounting bracket 2 Top mounting brackets, 2015-on only 1 Wrench, S=4 1 Wrench, S=5 2 Button head screw, 8mm x 20mm 2 Button head screw, 8mm x 25mm 4 Lock nut, 8mm 2 Lock washer, 8mm 10 Flat washer, 8mm 2 Hex bolt, 8mm 4 Lock washer, 10mm 8 Flat washer, 10mm 4 Hex nut, 10mm 4 Hex bolt, 10mm 2 Clip nut, 8mm

PROCEDURE: REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT SENSORS. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR VEHICLES WITH OPTIONAL "ACTIVE" LASER GUIDED CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS. 3. Starting on the driver side, remove the (3) factory bumper mount bolts located on the outside of the driver side bumper mount, (Figure 2) 4. Select the driver side Frame Bracket. Line up the (3) slots in the Mounting Bracket with the (3) bolt locations for the factory bumper bracket. Attach the Frame Bracket to the bumper bracket with the (3) factory bolts removed in Step 1, (Figure 7) Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time. 5. Repeat Steps 1 & 2 for passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket installation. 6. Next, open the hood and remove the plastic cover between the top of the radiator and the grille, (Figure 8). NOTE: Pay close attention to the type and location of all factory hardware for easier reinstallation. 1. Start by Selecting your LED light LED Light Install (If not installing LED lights, proceed to Step 3): (Sold Separately) mounting hardware & brackets, you will need to first attached the hardware to the support flange, (Example of LED light attached Fig 1) NOTE: if you have your own LED light, LED Manufactures will have similar but different mounting styles or brackets, once you determine you mounting options attach it to the support flange as seen in (Fig 4) 2. With the LED light attached to the support flange select the (2) 8mm nut clips place each nut clip into the slotted holes on either side of the support flange, as seen in (Fig 5) with the support flange prepare you will need to lay the grill guard face down to install the support flange NOTE: (it is recommended to lay out some of the cardboard your grill guard came in or a blanket to protect the grill guard finish). place the grill guard face down with this done place the support flange with the LED attached into the Center flange attach each side of the support flange to the inner brackets inside the center flange of the grill guard with (2) 8mm hex bolts, (2) 8mm flat washers, & (2) 8mm lock washers as seen in (Fig 6) Snug but do not tighten at this time. 2015-on models: a. Remove the inner plastic clip closest to the center grille emblem attaching the bottom of the grille to the top of the cross member, (Figure 10). Select (1) 2015-on Top Bracket, (Figure 11). b. From behind the grille, insert the Bracket through the opening in the grille, (Figure 12). c. Attach the Bracket to the cross member with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 12). Leave hardware loose. d. Repeat the previous Steps to install the 2015-on passenger side Top Bracket. 8. Carefully unwrap the Grille Guard. With assistance, line up the bottom mounting tabs on the Grille Guard with the (2) previously installed Frame Brackets. Bolt the Grille Guard to the outside of the Brackets with the included (4) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 12mm Flat Washers, (4) 12mm Lock Washers and (4) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 13). Do not tighten hardware at this time. 9. Push the Grille Guard back toward the vehicle. Line up the Top Brackets with the appropriate mounting points on the Grille Guard. 2015-on models: Attach the outer end of the driver side Top Bracket to the bottom of the top tube on the Grille Guard with (1) 6mm x 20mm Button Head Bolt, (1) 6mm Lock Washer and (1) 6mm Flat Washer, (Figure 14). Leave hardware loose at this time. Repeat this Step to attach the passenger side Top Bracket to the Grille Guard. 10. Level and adjust the Grille Guard properly and tighten all hardware. IMPORTANT: Do not over-tighten the (2) 8mm Hex Bolts attaching the Top Mounting Brackets to the tab on the plastic grille and cross member or you may damage the grille. 12. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight. 7. Select the correct Top Bracket installation for your model/year.

(Fig 1) Driver side pictured from below Remove (3) factory bumper bracket bolts (outer bolts only) Front factory bumper bracket (Fig 2) Passenger side pictured from below vehicle Front Driver Side Installation Pictured (Fig 3)

LED Light Install Fig 4 Fig 6 Fig 5 Driver Side Installation Pictured Front (Fig 7) Passenger side 2015-on pictured Front Line up Frame Bracket and attach to bumper bracket with (3) factory hex bolts (Fig 8) Temporarily remove plastic cover

(Fig 10) 2015-on; Remove driver side fastener closest to grille emblem (pictured from behind grille) Grille emblem (Fig 11) 2015-on Top Bracket Front Fig 12 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers 8mm Nylon Lock Nut Front Fig 9 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers 8mm Nylon Lock Nut Front (Fig 13) driver side 2015-on model pictured (2) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts (4) 12mm Flat Washers (2) 12mm Lock Washers (2) 12mm Hex Nuts Driver Side Installation Pictured

(Fig 14) driver side 2015-on model pictured 6mm Button Head Bolt 6mm Lock Washer 6mm Flat Washer Front Driver Side Installation Pictured Product Registration CURT Group stands behind our products with industry leading warranties. You can help us continue to improve our product line and help us understand your needs by registering your purchase by visiting: warranty.curtgroup.com/surveys At CURT Group, customer is king. We value your feedback and we use that information to make improvements on our products. Please, take a minute and let us know how we are doing.