Aries 202003-2 Installation guide

Brand: Aries

Model: 202003-2

Type: Installation guide

Aries 202003-2 Side Bars are a great way to add style and functionality to your vehicle. Made from durable stainless steel or aluminum, these side bars will protect your vehicle from dings and scratches while also providing a convenient step up for easier access to your vehicle. The side bars are easy to install and come with all the necessary hardware. With a weight capacity of 350 lbs., these side bars can easily accommodate additional accessories such as steps, running boards, or even a bike rack.

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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 stainless steel and aluminum, polish may be used to clear small scratches

and scuffs on the ﬁnish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the product.

Level of Difﬁculty

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Front

Rear

INSTALLATION MANUAL 202003-2

Parts List

1 Driver / left side bar

1 Passenger / right side bar

2 Mounting plate, front

2 Mounting plate, rear

2 Half-tooth hex bolt, M12 x 150mm

6 Hex bolt, M12 x 50mm

12 Flat washer,

12mm x 35mm x 2.5mm

4 Flat washer,

15mm x 50mm x 12mm

12 Lock washer, M12

4 Hex nut, M12

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1. Attach one front mounting plate and one rear mounting

plate to tube end and secure plate with M12 x 50mm

bolt, lock washer and ﬂat washer. Snug the hardware,

but do not fully tighten. See Figure 1.

2. Raise side bar assembly with mounting plates attached

as shown, up against frame, then align hole at top of

rear mounting plate up with existing slotted hole in frame

located in center of rear body mount.

Secure rear mounting plate / bar assembly to frame

as shown using M12 x 50mm bolt and ﬂatwasher on the

outside of the frame through plate and frame and place

spacer, M12 ﬂat washer, lock washer and nut on inside

of frame. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten.

3. Lift the front side bar assembly with plate attached up

until hole in front mounting plate aligns with existing

slotted hole going all the way through frame. Secure

front plate using M12 x 150mm bolt and M12 ﬂat washer

on outside of frame and spacer plate M12 ﬂat washer,

lock washer and nut on inside of frame. Snug the

hardware, but do not fully tighten.

Procedure

Figure 1

4. Adjust side bar so that it is level and centered,

and tighten all bolts to complete the passenger-side

installation.

5. Repeat this process for the driver-side of vehicle.

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.

Aries 202003-2 Installation guide

Aries 202003-2 Installation guide

Aries 202003-2 Installation guide

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