Aries Automotive 2003-05 User Manual

2003-05 Ford Expedition 2/4WD Part # 3054

Installation Instructions

Parts List
2 – Frame mounting brackets 2 – top support brackets
6 – 7/16 x 1 ¼ Hex bolts 6 – 7/16 Hex Nuts
12 – 7/16 flat washers 2 – ½ x 5 ½ screws
2 – ½ Hex nuts 4 – ½ Flat washers
2 - #14 x 1 screws

Installing Front Bar

1. Remove factory hooks from front section of vehicle (if equipped)

2. Attach passenger side frame bracket (as shown on diagram) through the exposed
threaded factory bolts and securing with existing nuts. (NOTE: you must do one
side at a time when attaching frame brackets) Use the ½ x 5 ½ hex bolts, ½
hex nuts ½ flat washers on the other exposed hole.

3. Line up the three holes on the lower portion of the front bar with the three holes
on the frame brackets (inner side). Use the 7/16 x 1 ¼ hex bolts, 7/16 hex nuts
and 7/16 flat washers to fasten the front bar to frame brackets.

4. Open hood and remove the rivets securing the plastic trim panel and remove the
trim panel (temporarily) from the vehicle.

5. Attach top support brackets using the existing bolts on the vehicle and come in
through the outside of the grill. The other side of the bracket will fasten to the
bottom of the top tube using the # 14 x 1 screws, as shown on the diagram.

6. Use a utility knife and carefully cut slots on the plastic trim panel to fit around the
top support brackets.

7. Re-attach the plastic trim panel under the hood.

8. Align the front bar assembly with the front of the vehicle and tighten all fasteners.

Use factory existing bolts

Top Support

# 14 x 1 Screws

7/16 x 1 ¼ Hex Bolts

Mount front bar to Inner Side of frame

brackets

FRONT

BAR

Use Factory
Existing
Bolts

Passenger Bracket

½ 5 ½ Hex Bolt