Aries Automotive 205033-2 User Manual

(EXCLUDES VECHILES WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEMS)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

09-13 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB

10-13 DODGE RAM 2500 / 3500 CREW CAB

PART# 205033 / 205033-2

PARTS LIST:

Qty Description Qty Description

1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 12mm X 38mm OD x 3mm flat washers
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 12mm x 40mm Bolt/10mm Nut Plates
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 2 12mm x 40mm Bolt Plates
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 6 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Support Bracket 6 12mm Lock Washers
1 Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket 6 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 6 11mm Plastic Retainers
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 10-1.50mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
4 12mm x 50mm Hex Bolts 4 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm flat washers
4 12mm Lock Washers 4 10mm Lock Washers

Passenger Side
Rear Mounting
Bracket

12mm x 40mm Bolt/10mm
Nut Plate (pictured with
Plastic Retainer installed
for example)

Driver Side Rear
Mounting

Passenger
Side Front
Mounting
Bracket

Passenger Side Front
Support Bracket

12mm x 40mm Bolt Plate
(pictured with Plastic
Retainer installed for
example)

Driver Side Front
Support Bracket

Driver Side
Front
Mounting
Bracket

PROCEDURE:

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

2. Starting at the passenger side-front of the vehicle, remove the tape covering the factory oval
holes in the passenger side inner panel located by the front tire.

3. Next, partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of a Bolt and Nut Plate, (Fig
1B).

4. Once you have assembled the Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt and Nut Plate, insert the Bolt and

Nut Plate into the factory oval hole. Once the Bolt and Nut Plate is inserted, hold the Bolt end
with one hand and tighten the Plastic Retainer with your other hand. NOTE: Tighten the
Plastic Retainer until it reaches the side panel, (Fig 2).

5. Next, select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto it. Insert the Bolt
Plate into the oval hole and install in the forward, smaller oval hole as per step 4, (Fig 1A).

6. Select the passenger side front Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the
installed Bolt Plates. Secure it with (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2)
12mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 3). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until the Nut
end lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1) 10mm x
35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded nut.
Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

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7. Remove the passenger side front factory body bolt. Select the passenger side Front Support
Bracket. Insert the factory body bolt through the Support Bracket and up into its original
position, (Fig 3). Line the other end of the Support Bracket up with the oval hole in the Front
Mounting Bracket. Snug but do not tighten hardware.

8. Moving to the passenger side rear of the vehicle, remove the tape covering the factory oval
hole in the inner body panel. Thread a Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of a Bolt and Nut
Plate, (Fig 1A). Insert the Bolt and Nut Plate into the factory hole. Once the Bolt and Nut Plate
is inserted, hold the Bolt end with one hand and tighten the Plastic Retainer with your other
hand, (Fig 4). NOTE: Tighten the Plastic Retainer until it reaches the side panel.

9. Select the passenger side rear Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the
installed Bolt and Nut Plate. Secure it with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and
(1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Fig 5). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until the
Nut end lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1) 10mm
x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded nut.
Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

10. Next, select the passenger sidebar and fasten it to the front Mounting Bracket and Support
Bracket with the included (1) 12mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 12mm Lock Washer, and (1)
12mm x 38mm OD x 3mm Flat Washer (Fig 6). Do not tighten at this time. Repeat this step for
rear Sidebar mounting.

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

12. Repeat steps 2-11 for driver Sidebar.

13. 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.

PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED

Fig 1B

Fig 1A

Fig 2

Front

Rotate Bolt and Nut
plate to line up Nut with
this hole in body panel

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