Aries Automotive 205015-2 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2007-12 DODGE NITRO

PART # 205015 / 205015-2

PARTS LIST:

Qty Description Qty Description

1 Driver/Left Side Bar 4 10mm x 25mm Bolt plates
1 Passenger/Right Side Bar 8 10mm x 25mm Hex Bolt
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 12 10mm Flat Washer
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 4 10mm Lock Nut
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 8 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
1 Passenger/ Rear Mounting Brace Bracket 8 8mm Flat Washer
4 Washer Plates 8 8mm Lock Nut

Drive

Front Mounting

Bracket

Passenger
Bracket

Drive

Rear Mounting

Bracket longer than

”

10mm x 25mm Bolt plate

Passenger Rear Mounting
Bracket longer than front

This section is 1/2”
longer from the front

Front Mounting

”

This section is 1/2”

front longer from the

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PROCEDURE:

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

2. Starting with the Passenger/right side-rear of the vehicle, locate the rectangle hole in the rocker

panel as seen in (Fig 1) Insert the bolt plate into the hole so that the threads of the bolt drop
through the round holes as seen in (Fig 2) select the passenger side rear mounting bracket and
secure it to the bolt plate with (1) 10mm flat washer & (1) 10mm lock nut Snug but do not tighten
hardware at this time.

3. Next select the washer plate and place it on the outside of the rocker panel lip secure the mount

bracket to the inner rocker panel lip with the (2) 8mm Hex bolts, (2) flat washers and (2) 8mm hex
nuts as seen in (Fig 3) Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

4. Select the Passenger side front mounting brackets, locate the rectangle hole in the rocker panel

as done in (Fig 1) Insert the bolt plate into the hole so that the threads of the bolt drop through the
round holes select the passenger side rear mounting bracket and secure it to the bolt plate with
(1) 10mm flat washer & (1) 10mm lock nut select the washer plate and place it on the outside of
the rocker panel lip secure the mount bracket to the inner rocker panel lip with the (2) 8mm Hex
bolts, (2) flat washers and (2) 8mm hex nuts (Fig 4) shows bracket installed Snug but do not
tighten hardware at this time.

5. Install Sidebar to the front mounting brackets with (2) 10mm hex bolts, (2) 10mm lock washers

and (2) 10mm flat washers, Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

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

7. Repeat steps 2-6 for Driver Sidebar.

8. 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 Product.

For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Product.

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