Aries Automotive 2043-2 User Manual

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Grille Guard

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10-1.50mm x 25mm Allen Head Bolt

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Driver/Left Mounting Bracket

2

10mm Nylock Nuts

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Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket

2

10mm ID x 30mm x 2.5mm Flat Washers

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Driver/Left Top Bracket

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12-1.75mm x 140mm Hex Head Bolts

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Passenger/Right Top Bracket

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12-1.75mm x 40mm Hex Head Bolts

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¼” Spacers

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12mm Nylock Nuts

16

12mm ID x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRILL GUARD PART # 2043-2/2043

98-07 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER

Driver Side

Mounting Bracket

Passenger Side
Mounting Bracket

Driver Side
Top Bracket

Passenger Side

Top Bracket

¼” Spacers

PARTS LIST:

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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 factory tow hook and tie down brackets from frame.
Notice at the end of each chassis member there is a hole that traverses from top to bottom.

3. Insert (1) 12mm x 140mm Hex Head Bolt through the bottom hole and fasten both driver side

Top Bracket and driver side Mounting Bracket as shown in Figure 1 & 2. Use the factory bolt
to attach the rear hole in the Mounting Bracket. NOTE: To re-install the factory tie down, you

would need to reverse it and use the included ¼” Spacer on the rear factory bolt (inner bolt).

Do not tighten Brackets all the way now, to be able to make adjustments later when installing
Grille Guard.

4. Repeat step 3 for passenger side for Top and Mounting Bracket. NOTE: The J-Hook can be
reinstalled by reversing it as well.

5. Once the Mounting Brackets are installed proceed to install the Grille Guard. With help position
Grille Guard on the outer side of Top and Mounting Brackets. Use the included (6) 12mm x
40mm Hex Head Bolts, (6) 12mm Nylock Nuts, and (12) 12mm Flat Washers. Do not tighten at
this time (Figure 2).

6. Attach Grille Guard to Top Brackets using the included (2) 10mm x 25mm Allen Bolts, (2)
10mm Nylock Nuts, and (2) 10mm Flat Washers (Figure 2).

7. Adjust the Grille Guard properly, and then tighten all hardware at this time.

8. 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 Grille Guard.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Grille Guard.

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