Aries Automotive 9048-2 - Manual

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PARTS LIST:
1 Grille Guard 6 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts
1 Driver/Left Mounting Bracket 16 12mm ID x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket 10 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Short Top Bracket (fits 05-08) 6 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Short Top Bracket (fits 05-08) 4 6-1.00mm x 30mm Button Head Bolts
1 Driver/Left Tall Top Bracket (fits 09) 4 6mm ID x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Tall Top Bracket (fits 09) 4 6mm Lock Washers
4 12-1.25mm x 40mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread)
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From the under the front of the vehicle, remove the factory tow hook located on the passenger
side. NOTE: You will not be re-installing the tow hook.
3. Locate the driver side Mounting Bracket and partially hang it from factory threaded holes in the
frame rail using the included (2) 12-1.25 x 40mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread), (2) 12mm Lock
Washers and (2) 12mm Flat Washers (Figure 1). Repeat this step for the passenger side
installation, (tow hook location). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Open the hood and remove the four plastic fasteners across the top of the grille shell, (Figure
2). NOTE: Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently pry up the center pin to release the
fastener. This will allow you to move the grille shell to insert the Top Bracket through the grille
opening, (Figure 3 & 4).
5. Determine the correct driver side Top Bracket for your application. The Top Brackets are
notched to clear the plastic grille. See Figure 5 for proper identification.
09-On Models: Use the Tall Top Bracket.
05-08 Models: Use the Short Top Bracket.
6. Gently pull on the grille shell as you insert the Top Bracket through upper corner of the grille,
(Figure 6). Rotate the Top Bracket into position and line it up with the threaded hole in the
radiator support. Attach it to vehicle using the included (1) 6mm x 30mm Button Head Bolt, (1)
6mm Lock Washer and (1) 6mm Flat Washer, (Figure 7). Do not tighten at this time.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILLE GUARD 9048/9048-2
2005-09 NISSAN XTERRA
Passenger Side
Mounting Bracket Driver Side
Mounting Bracket
05-08 Short Top Bracket
09-On Tall Top Bracket