Aries Automotive P5058 - Manual (Page 3)

7. Move to the top of the grille opening and open the hood, (Fig 12). Remove the driver side inner headlight
mounting screw. Insert the driver side Top Bracket between the radiator support and the headlight housing,
(Fig 13). Reinstall the factory hex bolt and snug but do not tighten at this time. Repeat this Step for the
passenger side Top Bracket installation.
8. With assistance, hold the Grille Guard up to the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Bolt the Grille Guard to
the Brackets with (6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (12) 12mm Flat Washers, (6) 12mm Lock Washers and (6)
12mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 14). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Line up the driver side Top Bracket with the (2) threaded inserts in the bottom of the headlight guard tube.
Bolt the Bracket to the inserts with (2) 8mm x 20mm Button Head Allen Bolts, (2) 8mm x 22mm x 1.5mm
Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Lock Washers, (Fig 15). Repeat this Step to attach the passenger side Top
Bracket. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. IMPORTANT: Slowly close the hood to check for clearance between the hood and the Top Brackets.
Adjust as necessary then snug but do not tighten the hardware.
11. Stand back from the vehicle and check to see that the Grille Guard is centered and level on the vehicle and
adjust as necessary. IMPORTANT: Once properly aligned, tighten only the hardware securing the lower
frame Mounting Brackets to the truck. Do not tighten the hardware on the Grille Guard.
12. Remove the Grille Guard but leave the lower Mounting Brackets on the vehicle.
13. Next, hold the splash guard up to the bumper cover and align it with the mounting points, (Fig 16). Mark
the location of the Mounting Brackets onto the back of the splash guard. Cut an approximately 1/2" wide by
4" long slot in the splash guard as pictured in Fig 17. NOTE: The size of the slot is an estimate only and
may vary due to different factory designs for the splash guards and front bumper covers. Also, additional
cutting may be required to clear the Support Bracket on vehicles equipped with tow hooks. IMPORTANT:
To maintain the integrity of the splash guard, do not cut the slot any larger than necessary. Do not cut
through the front or back edges of the cover, (Fig 17). Make several small cuts first and check the fit often
for a clean installation.
14. Check the fit and reinstall the splash guard using the factory hardware. Use the included (2) 5mm x 15mm
Allen Bolts, (4) 5mm Flat Washers and (2) 5mm Lock Nuts to replace the rivets if required, (Fig 18).
15. Re-install, level and adjust the Grille Guard as described in Step 7. Tighten all hardware.
16. For the Led lights wiring please refer to the manufactures installation.
Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product 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.
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