Aries Automotive 200104-2 User Manual

2011 KIA SPORTAGE

Part 200104/ 200104-2 ----PARTS LIST:

1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 8 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 8 10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 10 10mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 10 10mm Hex Nuts

1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket
1 Driver/Left Rear Support Bracket
1 Passenger/Right Rear Support Bracket
2 10-1.50mm x 30mm Rounded Bolt Plates

8 8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
10 8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
10 8mm Lock Washers

2 8mm Hex Nuts

2 10-1.50mm x 40mm T-Bolt Plates 2 6-1.0mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
2 10-1.50mm x 40mm Bolt Plates 2 6mm x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
1 8-1.25mm x 30mm Driver Side Rod Bolt 2 6mm Lock Washers

8-1.25mm x 30mm Passenger Side Rod
Bolt

1

Passenger/Right
Side Rear
Mounting
Bracket

(2) 10mm x 40mm Bolt Plates
(for Rear Brackets only)

(2) 10mm x 40mm T-Bolt Plates
(for Rear Brackets only)

(2) 10mm x 30mm Rounded
Bolt Plates (use on Front
Brackets only)

Driver/Left
Side Rear
Mounting
Bracket

Passenger/Right
Side Rear
Support Bracket

Driver/Left Side
Rear Support
Bracket

Passenger/Right
Side Front
Mounting Bracket

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. Starting at the front, driver side of the vehicle, locate the round hole in the backside of the body panel,
(Figure 1). NOTE: The hole will be covered by sealing tape and undercoating. Use a small screwdriver
to locate and remove the tape.

3. Remove the rubber plug covering the hole in the bottom of the body panel next to the pinch weld,
(Figure 2). Insert the driver side 8mm x 30mm Rod Bolt into the large hole in the bottom of the body
panel and out the smaller hole in the backside of the body panel identified in Step 2, (Figure 3).

4. Next, locate the oval slot in the bottom of the inner frame channel, (Figure 4A). Insert (1) 10mm x

30mm Rounded Bolt Plate into the frame channel, (Figure 4B). Select the driver side Front Frame
Bracket. Hang the bracket from the 8mm Rod Bolt with (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (1) 8mm Lock Washer

(DP)

8mm x 30mm
Passenger/Right
Side Rod Bolt for
Front Bracket

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8mm x 30mm
Driver/Left Side
Rod Bolt for
Front Bracket

Driver/Left Side
Front Mounting
Bracket

SIDEBAR

SIDEBAR

2011 KIA SPORTAGE

and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 3). Secure the Bracket to the Rounded Bolt Plate with the supplied (1)
10mm x 30mm x 2.5mm Large Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure

5). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

5. Moving toward the rear of the vehicle, remove the factory 6mm hex bolt securing the plastic cover to

the floor channel, (Figure 6). Remove the rubber plugs covering the round and oval holes in the floor
panel pictured in Figure 6. Insert (1) 10mm Bolt Plate into the round opening. Insert (1) 10mm T-Bolt
Plate into the oval opening, (Figure 7). IMPORTANT: Rotate T-Bolt Plate 90-degrees to the direction of
the oval opening.

6. Position the driver side Rear Frame Bracket up to the vehicle and partially attach the Bracket to the (2)
Bolt Plates inserted into the body panel. Secure using the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Large OD Flat
Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 8). Snug but do not tighten
hardware at this time.

7. Select the Passenger Side Rear Support Bracket. Hold the Bracket up to the threaded hole in the floor
channel and insert the included (1) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolt with (1) 6mm Lock Washer and (1) 6mm Flat
Washer through the plastic cover, the Support Bracket and into the floor channel, (Figure 9). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.

8. Line the mounting surface on the Support Bracket with the (2) holes in the Rear Mounting Bracket. Bolt
the Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket with the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm
x 20mm STD OD Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 10). Snug
but do not tighten hardware at this time.

9. Carefully position the driver Sidebar up to Mounting Brackets and attach it using the included (4) 8mm x
25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers and (4) 8mm Lock Washers, (Figure 10). Do not tighten
hardware at this time.

10. Level and adjust Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.

11. Repeat steps 2 - 10 for passenger Sidebar installation.

12. Do periodic inspections of 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

Use a small screwdriver to remove sealant tape
covering small 8mm hole in backside of body panel

Fig 1

Front

Remove the rubber plug

Fig 2

Remove the
rubber plug

(DP)

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