Aries Automotive 2067 - Manual (Page 2)

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bolts on both Mounting Brackets may need to be loosened slightly. Make sure that all hardware is fully
tightened after closing the hood. Carefully read Page 8, "Opening and Closing of Hood," before
installing the Grille Guard.
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT MOUNTED
SENSORS. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR VEHICLES WITH OPTIONAL "ACTIVE" LASER GUIDED
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS.
2. Start installation at the front of the vehicle.
07-13 models: Open the hood. Top Brackets can either be installed from above or below front
bumper depending on model, accessories and year, (Figure 1A & 1B).
2014 models: Top Brackets must be installed from below front bumper, (Figure 1B)
.
3. Locate the passenger side bumper bracket bolted to the end of the frame through the gap between the
front bumper and the radiator or from below the bumper above the tow hook, (Figure 1B). If installing
from below, remove the hardware attaching the bumper cover to the cross member to access the end
of the frame and bracket, (Figure 2).
4. Select the passenger side Top Frame Bracket, (Figure 3A). Remove the top (2) factory hex nuts on the
outside and the single hex nut on the inside attaching the factory bumper bracket to the end of the
frame on the passenger side, (Figure 3B).
5. Slide the U-shaped Bracket over the top of the bumper bracket, down and over the (3) threaded studs,
(Figure 4). If installing from below, carefully pull the bottom of the bumper cover outward and slide the
Bracket up and in position. Use the factory hex nuts to attach the Top Bracket to the bumper bracket.
Snug but do not fully tighten the (3) hex nuts at this time.
6. Repeat Steps 3—5 to install the driver side Top Frame Bracket.
7. From under the front of the vehicle, remove the (2) factory tow hooks and set aside, (Figures 5 & 6).
Select the passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket, (Figure 7A).
Vehicles with small tow hook: Line up the holes in the tow hook with the slots in the Bracket. Bolt
the tow hook and Bracket to the bottom of the frame using the factory tow hook bolts, (Figure 7B).
Vehicles with large tow hooks: Bolt the driver/left side Frame Mounting Bracket directly to the
bottom of the frame with the two factory hex bolts. NOTE: Large tow hook cannot be reinstalled,
(Figure 6).
8. Repeat Step 7 to install the driver/left side Frame Mounting Bracket. Leave hardware loose at this time.
9. Select the passenger side Top Bracket, (Figure 8A). Apply the included Adhesive Backed Foam Tape
to the Bracket as needed to protect the grille opening from contact with the Bracket.
10. Slide the Top Bracket in through the opening in the bumper, (Figure 8B). Line up the (2) holes in the
Bracket with the previously installed Frame Bracket, (Figure 9A). Bolt the Top Bracket to the top of the
Frame Bracket with (2) 8mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure
9B). Leave hardware loose at this time.
11. Repeat Steps 9 & 10 to install the driver side Top Bracket.
12. With assistance, place the Grille Guard face down on a clean surface in front of the vehicle. Position
the mounting tabs on the Grille Guard up to the outside of the passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket.
Line up the lower hole in the Bracket with the lower hole in the Grille Guard.
13. Insert (1) 12mm Plastic Washer between the Mounting Bracket and the Grille Guard. Line up the Grille
Guard, Washer and Bracket and bolt together with the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 12mm
Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (Figure 10).
14. Repeat Step 13 to attach the driver side mounting tab to the Bracket. Leave hardware loose.
15. Use the (2) previously installed 12mm Hex Bolts as a hinge. With assistance, carefully rotate the Grille
Guard up to the vehicle, (Figure 10). Line up the two remaining holes in the Mounting Brackets with the
holes in the Grille Guard. Repeat Steps 13 & 14 to attach the Grille Guard to the Brackets, (Figure 11).
Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
IMPORTANT: This Grille Guard may interfere with optional Adaptive Cruise Control-
Forward Collision Warning Systems featuring grille mounted laser control sensor.