Aries Automotive 9503 - Manual (Page 2)

PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. NOTE: The factory bottom plastic shroud and the front valance corner pieces must be removed to
install this Sport Bar. From underside of vehicle, use a10mm socket/wrench to remove screws and a
flat screw driver to remove the clips from across the bottom plastic shroud (Figure 1). Once you have
removed the plastic shroud, set it on a clean working area.
3. On the bottom of each side of the front cross member locate a factory through hole (Figure 2).
4. Starting on the driver side of the vehicle, position driver side Mounting Bracket over cross member.
NOTE: In order to fit the Mounting Bracket through the opening between the cross member and front of
the bumper, slide in the Mounting Bracket in an angle and rotate into place (Figure 3).
5. Line up the hole in the Mounting Bracket with the hole in the top of the cross member, then use the
included (1) 12mm x 90mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm lock Washer, and (2)
12mm Flat Washers to partially attach the Mounting Bracket to cross member (Figure 4).
6. Locate driver side Support Bracket and position it over Mounting Bracket. Line up holes in the Support
Bracket with hole in the upper tab and the rear bottom hole of the Mounting Bracket (Figure 5).
7. Attach the top of the Support Bracket and upper tab of the Mounting Bracket to the factory hole in the
side of the body mount using the included (1) 12mm x 40mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (1)
12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washer – (outside and over brackets), and (1) 12mm Fender
Washer – (inside of body mount) (Figure 5). NOTE: Use a long socket wrench to tighten the hardware
inside the body mount (Figure6). Do not tighten at this time.
8. Repeat steps 3 – 7 for passenger side Brackets.
9. With help position Sport Bar on the outside of Mounting Brackets. Use the included (4) 12mm x 40mm
Hex Head Bolts, (4) 12mm Lock Washers, (4) 12mm Hex Nuts, and (8) 12mm Flat Washers to attach
Sport Bar to Mounting Brackets (Figure7). NOTE: The rear bolts will secure the bottom of the Support
Bracket and Mounting Bracket.
10. Level and adjust Sport Bar properly; and then tighten all hardware at this time.
11. Once you have aligned and tightened all the assembly, remove the hardware securing the Sport Bar
and Sport Bar. Position the plastic shroud over the installed Brackets and directly over its mounting
location, then trace the bottom of the Mounting Brackets on the plastic shroud. Use a box knife to cut
out the marked locations (Figure8).
12. Position plastic shroud over Brackets and re-install it back to the vehicle using the factory fasteners.
13. Re-install the Sport Bar back to the Brackets and tighten it.
14. 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 Sport Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sport Bar.