Aries 205003 Installation guide

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Installation guide

Aries 205003 are 3" round side bars, designed to improve the look of your vehicle and provide a sturdy step for easier access to the cab of your truck. They are made of durable materials and come with a black finish that will complement any vehicle color. These side bars are easy to install, with all the necessary hardware included in the package. With the side bars installed, periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight. To protect your investment, regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish.

Aries 205003 are 3" round side bars, designed to improve the look of your vehicle and provide a sturdy step for easier access to the cab of your truck. They are made of durable materials and come with a black finish that will complement any vehicle color. These side bars are easy to install, with all the necessary hardware included in the package. With the side bars installed, periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight. To protect your investment, regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish.

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Notes and Maintenance
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
To protect the product, wax 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 gloss black finishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product.
Level of Difficulty
Easy
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Front
Rear
INSTALLATION MANUAL 205003
Parts List
1 Driver side / left side bar
1 Passenger side / right side bar
2 Mounting bracket, front
2 Mounting bracket, rear
2 Mounting brace, front
2 Mounting brace, rear
4 Self-tapping screw,
6mm x 25mm
4 Hex bolt, 10mm x 25mm
8 Flat washer, 10mm
2 Lock washer, 10mm
4 Hex nut, 10mm
4 Hex bolt, 12mm x 50mm
4 Hex bolt, 12mm x 120mm
8 Flat washer, 12mm
8 Lock washer, 12mm
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1. Begin installation by working on the driver-side
of the vehicle, see figure 1.
2. Remove the two frame mount bolts from the body mounts
located under the cab of the truck. Attach the front and
rear mounting brackets to the underside of the vehicles
body mounts using one 12mm x 120mm bolt, one 12mm
lock washer and one 12mm flat washer, for each mount.
Hand tighten.
Note: Short mounting brackets are used on the front
of the vehicle, and long mounting brackets at the rear.
3. Fasten the front mounting brace bracket to the front
mounting bracket using one 10mm x 25mm hex bolt,
two 10mm flat washers, one 10mm lock washer and
one 10mm nut.
Secure the other side of the brace bracket to the
vehicle's body channel, located under the cab, with
one 6mm x 25mm self-tapping screw. Hand tighten.
4. Fasten rear mounting brace bracket to the rear mounting
bracket in the same manner as the front, see figure 1.
Procedure
5. Attach the side bar to the front and rear mounting
brackets using one 12mm x 50mm bolt, one 12mm
lock washer and one 12mm flat washer for each bracket.
Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten.
Note: Longer end of the side bar goes to the rear.
5. Adjust the side bar so that it is level and centered, and
tighten all bolts to complete the driver-side assembly.
6. Repeat this process for the passenger-side of the vehicle.
7.
Congratulations on the installation of your new
ARIES 3" round side bars. With the side bars installed,
periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all
mounting hardware remains tight.
To protect your investment, see the 'Notes and Maintenance'
section on the first page of this instruction manual.
Figure 1
12mm X 50mm
Hex Bolt
10mm X 25mm
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
6mm Self-Drilling Tap Screw
12mm X 50mm Hex Bolt
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Aries 205003 Installation guide

Type
Installation guide

Aries 205003 are 3" round side bars, designed to improve the look of your vehicle and provide a sturdy step for easier access to the cab of your truck. They are made of durable materials and come with a black finish that will complement any vehicle color. These side bars are easy to install, with all the necessary hardware included in the package. With the side bars installed, periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight. To protect your investment, regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish.

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