Aries Automotive 205031-2 - Manual (Page 3)

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30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figures 5A & 6). Do
not tighten hardware at this time.
b. For 4WD vehicles with optional transfer case skid plate. Step (b) applies to driver side
Inner Support Bracket installation only. Use Step (a) above for passenger side Inner
Support Bracket installation. On the driver side, locate the hex bolt securing the rear of the
skid plate to the bottom of the frame channel, (Figure 7A). Remove the factory hex bolt. Select
the Driver Side Front Inner Support Bracket for models W/Factory Skid Plate, (Figure 7B).
Place the Bracket over the skid plate and bolt it in place with (1) 10mm x 40mm Hex Bolt, (1)
10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer. Leave hardware loose at this time.
Line up the (2) holes in the outer end of the Support Bracket with the holes in the Front
Mounting Bracket. Line up the hole in the Outer Support Bracket, (See Step 1), with the hole in
the Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket, (Figure 7A). Note: The Outer Support Bracket will
line up on the rear facing side of the Mounting Bracket, (Figure 7B). Bolt the (3) Brackets
together with (2) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock
Nuts. Do not tighten hardware at this time. Note: Use Step (a) above for passenger side Inner
Support Bracket installation instructions for all vehicles.
4. Move to the driver side rear of the vehicle and remove the rubber plug in the bottom of the rocker panel
as described in Step 1. Insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate into the oval hole and rotate 90-degrees to the slot,
(Figure 8A). Select (1) Driver Side Outer Support Bracket and secure it to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm
Lock Washer, (1) 12mm x 20mm Small Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Locate the oval hole in the
floor panel on the other side of the pinch weld, forward of this location. Insert (1) 10mm Large Bolt Plate
into the hole and rotate 90-degrees to the oval hole, (Figure 8B).
5. Next, select the Driver Side Rear Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Mounting Bracket to the back of the pinch
weld with (1) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 6mm Flat Washers and (1) 6mm Nylon Lock Nut installed in
the rearmost mounting hole, (Figure 9). Hang the Bracket from the previously installed forward Bolt
Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 10). Line up
the hole in the Outer Support Bracket with the hole in the Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Brackets together
with (1) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 10 & 13).
Note: The Outer Support Bracket will line up on the forward facing side of the Mounting Bracket. Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
6. Locate the oval hole behind the midpoint of the Bracket. Insert (1) 10mm Large Bolt Plate into the hole
and rotate 90-degrees to the oval hole as described in Step 4, (Figure 10). Select the Rear Inner
Support Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock
Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 11). Line up the remaining hole in the Support Bracket with the
hole in the middle of the Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket with the
longer (1) 6mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 6mm Flat Washers and (1) 6mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 12). Do
not tighten hardware.
7. Select the left Sidebar and carefully place it in position on the (2) Mounting Brackets. Line up the
threaded holes in the Sidebar with the slots in the Brackets and bolt it in place with the included (4)
8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 13). Snug all
hardware but do not tighten at this time.
8. Adjust and level the Sidebar and tighten all hardware.
9. Repeat Steps 1 - 8 for passenger/right Sidebar installation. NOTE: Use Step (a) above only.
10. 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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean Sidebar.