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Level of Difﬁculty

Easy

Tools Required

Ratchet Socket, 13mm

Torque wrench Socket, 18mm

Scan

for helpful

install tips

Parts list

1 Bull bar

2 Mounting bracket, universal

8 Hex bolt, M8 - 1.25 x 25mm

8 Hex nut, M8 x 1.25

8 Flat washer, M8

1* LED wiring harness*

* Wiring harness only included

with LED equipped models

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Torque Speciﬁcations

METRIC

M6 bolt 3 ft.-lbs.

M8 bolt 7 ft.-lbs.

M10 bolt 16 ft.-lbs.

M12 bolt 28 ft.-lbs.

SAE

1/4" bolt 3 ft.-lbs.

5/16" bolt 7 ft.-lbs.

3/8" bolt 16 ft.-lbs.

7/16" bolt 20 ft.-lbs.

1/2" bolt 28 ft.-lbs.

Product Image

2153003

2153103

216300 3

2163103

Notes and Maintenance

Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.

Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.

For chrome powder coat, polish may be used to clear small scratches

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

For black ﬁnishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product.

Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the

installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL Parts list Level of Difficulty 1 Bull bar Easy 2 Mounting bracket, universal 8 Hex bolt, M8 - 1.25 x 25mm 8 Hex nut, M8 x 1.25 8 Flat washer, M8 1* LED wiring harness* Scan for helpful install tips Product Image * Wiring harness only included with LED equipped models Tools Required Ratchet Socket, 13mm Torque wrench Socket, 18mm 2153003 2163003 2153103 2163103 SAE METRIC Torque Specifications M6 bolt 3 ft.-lbs. M8 bolt 7 ft.-lbs. M10 bolt 16 ft.-lbs.
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Step 1 Locate the two mounting points on the front of the vehicle. Step 2 Remove the driver side plastic cover above the tow hook. Step 3 Remove the two outer factory bolts and double nut plate. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the passenger side. Step 4 Lay the bull bar on a flat surface in order to attach the mounting brackets. Insert two M8 hex bolts into each of the rail slots. Place the driver-side bracket over the bolts and secure the bracket to the bull bar using an M8 flat washer and nylock nut.
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Step 5 With help, lift the bull bar into place and align the mounting tabs on the bull bar brackets with the mounting points on the vehicle. Secure the brackets to the vehicle using the previously removed factory hardware. Snug hardware, but do not fully tighten. Step 6 Level and adjust the bull bar into the desired position and tighten all hardware. Tighten all hardware to the recommended torque specifications listed in the table on the first page.
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Step 8 - For Models with LED Lights Included Connect the red fused wire with the ring terminal to the positive battery post. Connect the black wire ring terminal to the negative battery post or other suitable vehicle grounding point. Mount the supplied relay to the vehicle and secure all wires with zip ties away from moving parts to avoid damage. Test the lights to ensure proper function. Step 9 Congratulations on the installation of your new ARIES AdvantEDGE™ bull bar.