Aries Automotive 204017 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS LIST:

1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 M12 -1.75 x 120mm Hex Head bolts
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 12mm x 50mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 8 12mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 8 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 4 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 2 Bolt Tabs
1 Driver front brace bracket 99-11 Reg Cab 2 (2011 Models) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
1 Passenger front brace bracket 99-11 Reg Cab 2 (2011 Models) 10mm Nut Plate
1 Driver front brace bracket 2011 HD Reg Cab 2 (2011 Models) 10mm Lock Washers
1 Passenger front brace bracket 2011 HD Reg Cab 2 (2011 Models) 10mm ID x 25mm OD Flat Washers

Passenger Side
Mounting Bracket
Front

2011 HD
Driver Side
Brace
Bracket
Front

99-12 CHEVY SILVERADO REG CAB / 01-12 CHEVY HD REG CAB

99-12 GMC SIERRA REG CAB / 01-12 GMC SIERRA HD REG CAB

PART # 204017 / 204017-2

Passenger/Right Sidebar

Front

Driver/Left Sideba

Passenger Side
Rear Mounting

Bracket

Driver Side Front
Mounting Bracket

2011 HD
Passenger
Side Front
Brace
Bracket

Driver Side Rear
Mounting Bracket

Driver & Passenger
Bolt tabs X 2

(2011 Models)
Driver &
Passenger Nut
Plates

99-11
Passenger Side
Front
Brace Bracket

99-11
Driver Side
Front Brace
Bracket

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PROCEDURE:

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

2. From underside of vehicle, remove the driver side body mounts. And install the front driver side

Mounting Bracket to the body mount. Secure with (1) 12mm x 120mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 12mm Lock
Washer, and (1) 12mm Flat Washer.
Head Bolt, (1) 12mm Lock Washer, and (1) 12mm Flat Washer. As shown in Diagram below. Snug but
do not tighten at this time.

3. Located on the underside of the frame rail just a head of the slotted hole on frame (Just behind front
body mount) slide the bolt tab into the frame and allow the bolt to drop through the round hole (Do not
use the slotted hole) as shown in (Diagram 1) below Secure the driver side brace bracket to the Bolt
tab with (1) 12mm flat washer, (1) 12mm lock washer and (1) 12mm nut. Snug but do not tighten at this
time.

4. (NOTE; For 2011 Models) Locate the two factory holes in the bottom of the frame towards the front of
the vehicle. Insert (1) Nut Plate through oval hole and orient Nut Plate towards the front round hole (as
seen in Diagram 2). Attach driver side front Support Bracket to already inserted Nut Plate by partially
threading (1) 10mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock washer, and (1) 10mm Flat Washer (as

seen in Diagram 2).

5. Select the Driver Sidebar and fasten to the front mounting bracket & the brace bracket with the included

(1) 12mm x 50mm hex bolt, (1) 12mm lock washer, and (1) 12mm flat washer. Snug but do not tighten
hardware at this time.

6. Install rear of Sidebar to the rear mounting bracket with (1) 12mm x 50mm hex bolt, (1) 12mm lock
washer, and (1) 12mm flat washer. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

7. Level and align Sidebar properly, and now tighten all hardware.

8. Repeat steps 2 – 7 for passenger Sidebar installation.

9. Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure all hardware is secure and tight.

Secure the rear mount bracket with the (1) 12mm x 120mm Hex

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:
soap may be used also to clean the Products.

For gloss black finishes:

Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild

Mild soap may be used to clean the Products.

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