Aries Automotive 2049 - Manual

Installation Instruction
Grille Guard
01-04 Toyota Tacoma
Part # 2049
 1 Set
One Piece Front Guard
 4 Set
Upper Support Bracket (LEFT & RIGHT,
WHEN SITTING IN THE CAR)
 8 pc
M12 x 30 Hex Bolt-zinc plated
 8 pc
M12 Lock Nut-zinc plated
 16 pc
M12 Flat washer-zinc plated
 4
pc M10 Lock Nut-zinc plated
 8 pc M10
Flatwasher-zinc plated
 2
pc M10 x 90 Hex Bolt-zinc plated

2 pc M10 x 30 Hex Bolt-zinc plated
NOTE: Carefully read this information before attempting to install this product. The manufacturer is in no
way responsible for any damage to the vehicle or personal injury that may occur during the installation or use
of this product. Check components received with components listed below. NO DRILLING REQUIRED.
Step One: Locate the Upper Support Brackets. Loosely attach them to the vehicle frame as shown in Figure
#1 with the 10mm x 90 hex bolts, 10mm Flat washers, and 10mm lock nuts
Step Two: Remove the factory tow hook and tie downs from both sides.
Step Three: Using the factory bolts and tow hook (if so equipped) removed in Step Two, loosely attach
Bottom Support Brackets to Vehicle as per (Figure 2).
Step Four: Locate M12 x 30 Hex Head Bolts, M12 Lock Nuts, and M12 Flat Washers. Position the Guard to
the inside of the Bottom Support Brackets. Loosely attach Guard to Bottom Support Brackets using the
hardware listed in this step.
Step Five: Locate M10 x 25 Hex Head Bolts, M10 Lock Nuts, and M10 Flat Washers. Bolt the Front Guard
to the Top Support Brackets using the hardware listed in this step.
Step Six: After checking for proper clearance and alignment of the Front Guard on the vehicle fully tighten
all hardware.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Please take care when assembling and installing this product to protect the finish and your investment. To
protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended. Do not use any
type of polish/wax that contains abrasive that could damage the finish