Aries Automotive 202001-2 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1997-04 TACOMA EXT CAB 2 / 4WD

PART# 202001 / 202001-2

PARTS LIST:

Qty Description Qty Description

1 Driver/Left Side Bar 12 10mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Side Bar 12 10mm ID x 30mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 4 10mm Lock Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 6 8mm x 25mm x 1.25P Hex Head Bolts
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 14 8mm ID x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 8 8mm 1.25P Lock Nuts

Front of Vehicle

Passenger/right Front
Mounting Bracket

Passenger/right Rear
Mounting Bracket

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Driver side shown as example

Driver/left Front
Mounting Bracket

Driver/left Rear
Mounting Bracket

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. Starting with the Drivers/left side of vehicle; select the Drivers/left side front mounting bracket from

the list of parts above, from underneath vehicle this bracket will attach to the vehicles inner rocker
panel floor board tab there is a factory stud the bracket will slip over NOTE: (there may be
excessive under coating or road grime needing to be scraped away to fit bracket in place) attach
the bracket onto the factory stud secure in place with (1) 8mm flat washer & (1) 8mm Lock nut to
stud, attach the 2 outer mounting holes of the bracket to vehicle with (2) 10mm Hex bolts,(4)
10mm flat washers, (2) 10mm lock nuts Snug the hardware but do not tighten at this time. Repeat
this step for passenger/right front side mounting bracket installation.

3. Next select the Drivers/left side rear mounting bracket from the list of parts above, attach to the
vehicles inner rocker panel floor board tab NOTE: (there may be excessive under coating or road
grime needing to be scraped away to fit bracket in place) attach the bracket with (1) 10mm hex
bolt in the center hole (2) 10mm flat washer & (1) 10mm Lock nut, attach the 2 outer mounting
holes of the bracket to vehicle with (2) 8mm Hex bolts,(4) 8mm flat washers, (2) 8mm lock nuts
Snug the hardware but do not tighten at this time. Repeat this step for passenger/right rear side
mounting bracket installation.

4. With assistance, mount the Drivers/left side bar to the Mounting Brackets, Using the included (4)
10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, & (4) 10mm Flat Washers Snug the hardware but do not tighten at this
time

5. Level and adjust sidebar, then tighten all hardware.

6. Do periodic inspections to 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 Product.

For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Product.

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