Aries Automotive 205000-2 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

205000/205000-2

PARTS LIST:

Qty Description Qty Description

1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 12mm x 50mm Bolt Plates
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 12mm Flat washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 4 12mm Lock washers
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 2 10mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 4 10mm Flat washers
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 10mm Lock washers
1 Driver/Left Middle support bracket 2 10mm Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Middle support bracket 2 10mm x 35mm T Bolts
2 Plastic Retainers

Driver/ Left Side bar

Passenger/ Right Side
bar

Driver/Passenger
Front Mounting

Passenger/ Drive
Rear Mounting

1997-04 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB

T Bolt x 2
10mm x 35mm with
plastic retainer install

Front

Driver/Passenger
Middle Brace Bracket

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PROCEDURE:

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

2. Starting at the Driver/Left side-front of the vehicle, remove the front factory body bolt & washer.

From the list above select the Driver/Left side front mounting bracket and secure to vehicle
with factory bolts. As seen in (Illustration 1) Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

3. Next, on the inside of the rocker panel locate and remove the rubber push cap, Begin to install
the bolt plate and the plastic retainer, thread the plastic retainer on the threads of the bolt plate
place the bolt plate into the hole and tighten the plastic retainer against the rocker panel so the
bolt does not fall in. (Illustration 2)shows bolt plate attached to rocker panel

4. With the Bolt plate installed select the Driver/left side middle brace bracket and secure it to the
bolt plate with (1) 10mm flat washer, (1) 10mm lock washer and (1) 10mm nut (Illustration 2)
shows bracket attached. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time

5. Moving to the Driver/left side rear of the vehicle, remove the rear factory body bolt, from the list
above select the Driver/left side rear mounting bracket and secure it with factory bolts

(Illustration 1) Shows bracket attached. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

6. Select the Driver/left side Sidebar and fasten to the front mounting bracket with the included

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

7. 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. (Illustration 1) Shows bracket attached. Snug but do
not tighten hardware at this time.

8. With the sidebar attached secure the middle brace bracket to bottom of the sidebar with (1)
10mm flat washer, (1) 10mm lock washer and (1) 10mm Hex bolt (Illustration 2) shows
bracket attached. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time

9. Level and align Sidebar properly; then tighten all hardware at this time.

10. Repeat steps 2-9 for Driver/left sidebar.

11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure 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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.

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