Aries Automotive 3063-2 User Manual
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Qty
Description
Qty
Description
1
Grill Guard
4
12mm x 44mm OD Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Lower Mounting Bracket
4
12mm Hex Nut
1
Passenger/Right Lower Mounting Bracket
4
12mm Lock Washer
1
Driver/Left Upper Brace Bracket
2
3/8” Lock Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Upper Brace Bracket
2
3/8’’ Quick Releases
6
12mm Plastic Washer
2
3/8’’ Plastic Washer
6
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
4
3/8” Flat Washers
6
12mm Lock Nuts
4
12mm x 25mm Hex Bolts (USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
12
12mm x 37mm OD Flat Washers
8
12mm x 30mm OD Flat Washers (USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
4
12mm X 45mm Bolt Plate
4
12mm Lock Washer (
4
12mm x 30mm OD Flat Washers
4
12mm Hex Nut (USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
PARTS LIST:
Driver/Left Side
Mounting
Bracket
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3063 / 3063-2
2009-13 FORD F-150
Note: 2013 F150 FX2 W/O Tow Hooks; Bumper needs to be notched to accommodate
bottom brackets.
USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
Passenger/Right
Side Mounting
Bracket
12mm x 45mm Bolt
Plate
Passenger/Right
Side Brace
Bracket
3/8" x 1” Quick
release (pictured with
Plastic Washer
installed for example)
Driver/Left Side
Brace Bracket
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PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATI ON.
2. WARNING! This Grille Guard is designed to swivel forward by partially loosening the Top
Brackets (Quick Release Bolts) and the upper bolts on the Frame Mounting Brackets when
the hood needs to be opened for service. Make sure that all hardware is fully tightened after
closing the hood. Refer to page 6, "Opening and closing of hood," before installing the
Grille Guard.
NOTE: (With Tow Hooks)
3. Starting with the Passenger/Right side begin your install by removing the factory tow hooks on
the vehicle. (Do not discard as these will be re-attached). The tow hooks are located just
under the front bumper, and are attached to the lower front of frame rails. It is attached with
two bolts to a nut plate inside the frame rail (by removing the front mounting bolt and only
loosen the rear bolt you will be able to control the nut plate from moving). Remove tow
hook and place the Passenger/Right side frame mounting bracket up to the bottom of the
frame along with the hook. Insert the Front factory bolt through the tow hook, and mounting
bracket, securing them to nut plate hand tighten. Now remove the rear bolt, so you can slide
the mounting bracket and tow hook over, reattach rear bolt through the tow hook and mounting
bracket then back into the nut plate. (Fig 1 shows bracket & tow hook attached). Keep
snug, but do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this step for the driver/left side
installation
4. NOTE: (Without Tow Hooks) If vehicle does not come with factory tow hooks the 3063
mounting kit does come with the necessary hardware. Place the (2) 12mm x 25mm hex bolts,
(2) 12mm x 30mm OD flat washers, in from the front of frame and drop them through the
factory holes. Select and place the Passenger/Right side Mounting bracket up to the frame,
attaching to frame with (2) 12mm x 44mm OD" flat washers (2) 12mm lock washers and (2)
12mm nuts. (Fig 1A) shows bracket attached. Keep snug but do not tighten hardware at this
time. Repeat this step for the driver/left side installation
5. Proceed by opening the hood on the vehicle and locate the cross member behind the bumper
cover. Locate the holes in the cross member for the Bolt Plate to secure the Passenger/Right
side Brace Bracket (Fig 2 & 2A show hole location). Begin to inser t (1) 12mm x 45mm Bolt
Plate and (1)12mm x 30 OD Flat Washer into each hole in the cross member behind the
Passenger/Right side of the bumper. Place the Passenger/Right side Brace Bracket onto the
threaded ends of the Bolt Plates and secure them with (2) 12mm x 30mm Flat Washer, (2)
12mm Lock Washer and (2) 12mm Hex Nut. (Fig 3 shows bracket attached). Keep snug but
do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this step for the driver/left side installation
6. Additional assistance is necessary to install Grille Guard. Move the Passenger/Right side and
Driver/Left side Frame Mounting Brackets in as far as possible, and loosen hardware slightly if
necessary. Position the bottom on the Grille Guard up to the Outer side of the Passenger/Right
side Mounting Bracket and line up the lower rear hole in the Frame Mounting Bracket with the
lower rear hole in the Grille Guard, Insert (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt , (1) 12mm Flat Washers
and (1) 12mm Plastic Washer between the Mounting Bracket and the Grille Guard and bolt
together with the included (1) 12mm lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washers and (1) 12mm Hex
Nut, . (Fig 4 shows location of bolt hole). Repeat this step for the driver/left side. Keep snug
but do not tighten hardware at this time.
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