Aries Automotive 203003-2 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1982-97 FORD RANGER SUPER CAB / 1982-97 MAZDA SUPER CAB

PART # 203003 / 203003-2

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Read and understand instructions completely before beginning installation.

Sidebar set consists of a driver and passenger sidebar. Be sure to

determine the correct side before installation.

Replace the factory bolts mounts with the M12 x 100mm hex head bolt.

Place a short spacer between the front mounting bracket and the frame.

Sidebar Set (Driver & Passenger)

M12 x 100 mm hex head bolt

CONTENTS

Mounting Brackets

Short Spacers

Large Spacers

½ x 2” hex head bolt

M12 x 50mm hex head bolt

½” Flat washer

½” Lock washer

½” External tooth washer

M12 x 40mm coupling nut

M12 hex nut

TOOLS

¾” Socket
18mm Socket
19mm Socket

Ratchet

STEP 5:

STEP 6:

Secure front mounting bracket to the M12 bolt using a ½” external tooth

washer and M12 hex nut. Leave loose.

To install rear mounting bracket, place a large spacer between the rear

mounting bracket and the frame. Secure rear mounting bracket to the M12

bolt using M12 x 40mm coupling nut, M12 x 50mm hex head bolt and ½” flat

& external tooth washer. Leave loose.

Place the sidebar up to the mounting brackets and bolt to the mounting

½” x 2” hex head bolt, flat and lock washer. Leave loose.

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STEP 7:

Make any final adjustments to the alignment of the sidebar and tighten all

bolts. Repeat for the opposite side.

STEP 8:

FIGURE 1

You may need to periodically re-tighten the bolts.

M12 x
100mm
hex head

M12 x

bolt

100mm
hex head
bolt

½ x 2”
hex head
bolt

Large Spacer

M12 x 40mm
coupling nut

Rear mounting
bracket

Short Spacer

Front mounting

½ x 2”

bracket

hex head
bolt

FINISH PROTECTION- ARIES PRODUCTS HAVE A HIGH FINISH THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED SUCH AS ANY
OTHER HIGH FINISH PRODUCT ON THE VEHICLE. PROTECT THE FINISH WITH A NON-ABRASIVE
AUTOMOTIVE WAX. THE USE OF SOAP, POLISH, OR WAX THAT CONTAINS ABRASIVES IS DETRI MENTAL, AS
THE COMPOUNDS SCRATCH THE FINISH AND OPEN IT TO CORROSION.

DISCLAIMER- BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FROM THE INSTALLATION AND
USE OF ARIES PRODUCTS. ARIES PRODUCTS ARE SOLD AS DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES AND SHOULD NOT BE
RELIED UPON AS PROTECTION FOR THE VEHICLE OR OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR ROLL
OVER. ARIES AUTOMOTIVE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INJURY, LOSS, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR ROLLOVER.

Aries Automotive
Accessories, Inc.

Lomita, CA 90717

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