Aries Automotive 200103-2 - Manual (Page 2)

SIDEBAR
2011 SORENTO
Page 2 of 4 6/30/10 (DP)
4. Move toward the rear of the vehicle. Remove the round rubber plug on the outer body panel
next to the pinch weld and repeat Step 2 for Support Bracket installation, (Figure 7 & 8).
5. Remove the oval rubber plug, (if equipped), located on the bottom of the inner frame rail.
Thread (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer partially onto (1) 12mm x 40mm Long Bolt Plate (long leg).
Insert the Bolt Plate into the oval hole and center it over the slot, (Figure 9). Thread the Plastic
Retainer down until it is tight against the frame rail. IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is
designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from pushing up into the frame rail and to aid in installing
the Bracket.
6. Position the passenger side Rear Frame Bracket up to the vehicle and partially attach the
Bracket to the 12mm Bolt Plate inserted into the oval hole in the frame rail, (Figure 10).
Secure the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with the included (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat
Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Line up the outer mounting hole in the Mounting Bracket with
the Support Bracket and bolt together with (1) 10-1.5mm x 35mm Coarse Thread Hex Bolt, (2)
10mm Flat Washers, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 11). Snug but do
not tighten hardware at this time.
7. Position the passenger Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets and attach it using the included (4)
8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 11).
8. Level and adjust the Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
9. Repeat steps 2 - 8 for driver Sidebar installation.
10. 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.
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.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Fig 1 Fig 2
12mm x 40mm Short
Bolt Plate (short leg)
Front