Aries Automotive 201009-2 - Manual (Page 3)

3" SIDEBAR
07-14 JEEP PATRIOT
Page 2 of 5 8/15/13 REV1 (DP)
2. Attach the driver side front Frame Mounting Bracket to the (2) Bolt Plates with the included (2)
12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 4). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
3. Select the driver/left front Sidebar Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Mounting Bracket to the back of
the Frame Bracket with the included (2) 12mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm
Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 5B). Do not tighten at this time.
4. Next, select the driver side Front Support Bracket, (Figure 5A). Attach the Support Bracket to
the front side of the Mounting Bracket with (1) 10mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (1)
10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 5B). Leave completely loose at this time.
5. Move along the side of the vehicle toward the rear. Locate the large oval slot in the floor panel.
Insert (1) 12mm x 60mm Long Bolt Plate into the slot, (Figure 6A). NOTE: Rotate the Bolt
Plate so that the plate is across, not inline with the oval hole, (Figure 6B).
6. Attach the driver side rear Mounting Bracket to the Long Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat Washer,
(1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut (Figure 7).
7. With the Sidebar Bracket hardware loose, pull the Brackets outward away from the vehicle for
proper clearance.
8. Select the driver/left Sidebar and carefully place it onto the (2) Mounting Brackets. Attach the
Sidebar to the Brackets with the included (4) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers,
and (4) 8mm Flat Washers (Figures 7 - 9). Leave loose at this time.
9. Line up the Front Support Bracket with the back of the pinch weld, (Figure 8). Push the
Support Bracket up as high as possible to where the pinch weld meets the floor panel. Snug
but do not fully tighten hardware.
10. Check the Sidebar for level. Once properly aligned and adjusted, tighten all hardware.
IMPORTANT: If the Support Bracket is too low and close to the edge of the pinch weld, loosen
the Support Bracket and front Bracket hardware. Push the Bracket and Support Bracket up a
little into position against the floor panel and away from the edge of the pinch weld, (Figure 8).
Level and adjust the Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
11. Use the hole in the Support Bracket as a guide to mark the drilling location on the back of the
pinch weld, (Figure 8). Once you have marked the location, temporarily remove the Sidebar,
the front Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket. Remove the plastic clips securing the plastic
rocker cover to the rocker panel.
12. Use a 5/16” drill bit and carefully drill the marked location. NOTE: The plastic rocker panel
cover may need to be trimmed to clear the hex bolt for the Support Bracket. IMPORTANT: Any
cutting or drilling tool may break or shatter. Government regulations require safety glasses &
equipment at all times when cutting or drilling.
13. Re-install the driver side front Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket. Attach the Support
Bracket to the pinch weld with (1) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer, (2) 8mm Flat
Washers and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 9). NOTE: Insert the 8mm Hex Bolt with (1) 8mm Flat
Washer through the pinch weld first, then through the Bracket. Cut the rocker panel cover as
required and reinstall the cover with the factory plastic clips. Reinstall the Sidebar.
14. Align and adjust the Sidebar and Brackets and tighten all hardware.
15. Repeat Steps 2 – 14 for passenger Sidebar installation.
16. 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 the Sidebar