Aries Automotive S223031-2 - Manual (Page 2)

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Plastic Retainer down until it is flush against the body panel. Carefully reposition the plastic
rocker panel over the Bolt Plate and into the original position, (Figure 4). Secure with factory
clips and metal screw.
5. Locate the three factory bolts on the side of the frame rail. Remove the two lower bolts only.
Position the driver side front Mounting Bracket up to the frame rail. Line up the holes in the
Mounting Bracket with (2) threaded holes. Secure the Mounting Bracket with the (2) factory
bolts, (Figure 5). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Place the Support Bracket onto the previously installed Bolt Plate using (1) 10mm Flat Washer,
(1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut. Attach the opposite end of the Support
Bracket to the back of the Mounting Bracket with (1) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat
Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 6). NOTE: Shorter tab on the Support
Bracket mounts to the rocker panel, longer end to the Mounting Bracket. Do not tighten
hardware at this time.
7. Moving to the rear of vehicle, locate the three holes in the floor panel next to the pinch weld.
Remove the factory rubber plug if equipped, (08 Escape only), facing the rear of the vehicle,
(Figure 7).
8. Insert (1) Double Nut Plate through the large round hole and line up the threaded nuts on the
nut plate with the smaller round and oval holes, (Figure 8). NOTE: Nut Plate must be flat
against the inside of the body panel with the Welded nuts on top.
9. Position the driver side rear Mounting Bracket up to the vehicle. Insert (1) 10mm x 45mm Hex
Bolt with (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer through the Mounting Bracket ,
small round hole and into the Double Nut Plate. Insert (1) 10mm x 45mm Hex Head Bolt, (1)
10mm Square Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer through the Mounting Bracket, large oval
hole and into remaining nut in the Double Nut Plate, (Figure 9). Do not tighten at this time.
Note for 2008 Escape driver side rear Mounting Bracket installation only: Use (1)
8mm x 25mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 8mm Flat Washer, and (1) 8mm Lock Washer to
attach the driver side Mounting Bracket to previously removed rubber plug location. You
will not be using this 8mm bolt on the driver side of the Mazda Tribute or 09 Escape.
10. Carefully position the driver Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets and secure using (4) 8mm x
25mm Hex Head Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers and (4) 8mm Lock Washers, (Figure 11). Snug
but do not tighten hardware at this time.
11. Adjust and level the Sidebar and tighten all hardware at this time.
12. Repeat Steps 2-11 for passenger/right Sidebar.
NOTE: On 2009-010 Escape and Tribute models, the passenger side rear Mounting
Bracket installs between the factory exhaust support and the body panel. Remove the
(2) hex bolts securing the bracket, move the exhaust support slightly and install the
passenger side Mounting Bracket as per Step 9, (see Figure 10). Reinstall the exhaust
support using the (2) factory hex bolts with (1) inserted through the exhaust support and
the Mounting Bracket.
13. 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.