Aries Automotive B35-4012 - Manual (Page 3)

3" BULL BAR
2007-14 CHEVY SILVERADO1500/GMC SIERRA1500
2007-15 TAHOE/SUBURBAN/YUKON/YUKON XL
2007-14 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1500/ESV/EXT
2007-13 CHEVY AVALANCHE
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2. Select the driver side Mounting Bracket. Insert the Bracket through the opening in the bumper, (Figure 5).
Trim the plastic as required to clear the Brackets.
3. Line up the holes in the Bracket with the holes in the end of the frame channel for the tow hook. Select (1)
12mm Double Bolt Plate, (Figure 6A). Insert the Bolt Plate into the end of the frame, through the (2) holes
in the side of the frame and out through the Bracket, (Figures 5, 6B & 6C). Secure the Bracket to the Bolt
Plate with (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 6C). Snug but do not fully
tighten hardware at this time.
4. Repeat Step 3 to install the 12mm x 35mm Single Bolt Plate, (Figure 7A), into the remaining hole in the
other side of the frame channel and Bracket, (Figures 5, 7B & 7C).
5. IMPORTANT: The Brackets are designed with (2) mounting positions to fit multiple models and model
years. Most Silverado/Sierra models will use the “back” mounting position with the Brackets pushed in to
install the Bull Bar closer to the bumper, (Figure 8A). Tahoe, Yukon and Suburban models may require
the forward mounting position to move the Bull Bar forward or to provide more clearance for accessory
lights, (Figure 8B).
6. Repeat Steps 2 —5 to install the passenger side Mounting Bracket.
7. With assistance, hold the Bull Bar up in position on the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Bolt the Bull Bar
to the Brackets with (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts,
(Figure 9). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Check the Bull Bar alignment with the vehicle and for clearance between the Bull Bar and the bumper. If
Bull Bar is too close to or touching bumper, remove the Bull Bar and reinstall the Brackets in the “forward”
position away from the bumper. Adjust as required then fully tighten all hardware at this time.
9. Do periodic inspections to 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.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used
also to clean the Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.
(Fig 1) Tow hook pictured
(Fig 2A) Driver side pictured from behind bumper
Remove the bolts securing the driver side of the bumper to the bumper bracket. Use a large screwdriver or pry
bar to move the mounting tab up enough to get the long bolt through the tow hook out of the end of the frame
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