Aries Automotive 203004-2 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SIDEBAR PART #203004-2/203004

03-06 FORD EXPEDITION

Step One: Check contents of the hardware kit as listed below.
QTY DESCRIPTION

8 8mm x 70mm hex bolt, zinc plated
8 8mm hex nut, zinc plated
20 8mm flat washer, zinc plated
12 8mm split lock washer, zinc plated
4 8mm-1.25 x 30 hex bolt, zinc plated
4 12mm x 50mm hex bolt, zinc plated
4 12mm flat washer, zinc plated
4 12mm lock washer, zinc plated
4 plastic ring 3”
1 front support bracket, left side
1 front support bracket, right side
1 rear support bracket, left side
1 rear support bracket, right side

Step Two: Locate one front support bracket, left side, one rear support bracket, left side, four 8mm
bolts, ten 8mm flat washers, six 8mm split lock washers, four 8mm hex nuts, and two 8mm he x bolts.
Position the front support bracket under t he left side of the vehicle behind the front tire. (Fig #2) Secure
the support bracket to the vehicle with the hardware listed in this step. Position the rear support bracket
in front of the rear tire and secure the brack et to the vehicle with the remaining hardware listed in th is
step. (Fig #1) Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
Step Three: Locate the left side bar, two 3” plastic rings, two 12mm hex bolts, two 12mm flat
washers and two 12mm split lock washers.
Position the side bar under the vehicle and secure the bar to the support brackets with the hardware
listed in this step. (Fig #3) Fully tighten all hardware at this time. Torque 8mm bolts to 30 ft-lbs. Fully
tighten all hardware used thus far at this time.

Fig #1 Fig #2

Fig #3

Photos are for reference only, actual brackets may differ.
Step Four: Repeat steps two and three on opposite side of vehicle.

Be sure to use all hardware supplied and tighten all bolts.