Aries Automotive 202019-2 - Manual (Page 3)

3” SIDEBARS
08-14 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (GAS & HYBRID)
Page 2 of 6 7/23/14 (DP)
against the vehicle. Trace the location of the Bracket onto the plastic cover. Use a hack saw or utility
knife to cut out an opening 2” x 3-1/2” on the middle splash guard as pictured, (Figure 11). Cut a 1-1/2”
x 1-1/2” opening in the front cover, (Figure 10). IMPORTANT: Due to different models and years of
fitment, area to cut is for reference only. Hold Brackets in position on vehicle to determine appropriate
area necessary to cut from splash guards. Cut as little as possible for best fit. Once splash guards are
trimmed and checked for Bracket clearance, reinstall the splash guards using the factory fasteners.
8. Reinstall the front Bracket as described in Steps 4—6. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Next, move toward the rear and remove the rubber grommet located in the rear floor panel, (Figure
12). Insert (1) 10mm T-Block Bolt into the oval factory hole, (Figure 13). NOTE: Insert T-Bolt block up
and into the hole. Rotate block 90-degrees so that block is supported across the oval hole, (Figure 14).
10. Select the driver side rear Mounting Bracket, (Figure 15). Attach the rear Bracket to the T-Bolt with the
included (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 16). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
11. Carefully position the driver Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets. Use the included (4) 8mm x 25mm
Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers to attach the Sidebar to the Mounting
Brackets, (Figure 17).
12. Align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware at this time.
13. Repeat Steps 2—12 for passenger Sidebar installation. NOTE: The passenger side splash guard is
one piece, (Figure 1B). Cut the openings in the splash guard in the same locations as described in
Step 6 or hold the passenger side Brackets in place to determine area to be cut from splash guard.
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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 1A) Temporarily remove the driver
side front and middle plastic covers
Front
(Fig 1B) Passenger side plastic covers
pictured over mounting location
Front