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363017-2
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Aries Automotive 363017-2 User Manual

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PARTS LIST:
Passenger Side
Front Bracket
Driver Side Front Bracket
(2)10mm x 48mm Bolt tabs
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2009-12 FORD F150 REG CAB LB
PART NUMBER 363017/363017-2
Passenger Side
Middle Bracket
Driver Side Middle
Short)
Passenger Side Rear Bracket
Driver Side Rear Bracket
(2)10mm x 48mm Bolt tabs (Large)
Passenger Side Rear Brace Bracke
Driver Side Rear Brace Bracke
with Plastic retainer installed)
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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 driver front mounting brackets location from underside of vehicle remove the factory
tape covering the mounting holes in the rocker panel as seen in (Fig 1) with tape removed slide the10mm clip nuts into place as seen in (Fig 2) clip nuts may need to be squeezed together slightly to prevent them from falling into holes.
3. Select driver side front mounting bracket and attach to the clip nuts with (2) 10mm hex bolts, (2) 10mm flat washers & (2) 10mm lock washers, with the top of mounting brackets secure begin to secure the bottoms to the drip rail of the rocker panel with (2) 10mm hex bolts, (4) 10mm flat washers, (2) 10mm lock washers & (2) 10mm nuts, as seen in (Fig 3).
4. Locate the two factory middle mounting holes & remove the factory tape covering the mounting holes in rear of the rocker panel with tape removed slide the10mm clip nuts into place as seen in (Fig 4) clip nuts may need to be squeezed together slightly to prevent them from falling into holes.
5. Select driver side middle mounting bracket and attach to the clip nuts with (2) 10mm hex bolts, (2) 10mm flat washers & (2) 10mm lock washers, with the top of mounting brackets secure begin to secure the bottoms to the drip rail of the rocker panel with (2) 10mm hex bolts, (4) 10mm flat washers, (2) 10mm lock washers & (2) 10mm nuts as seen in (Fig 5).
6. Next, from the parts list above partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of the 12mm x 48mm Bolt Plate (Long one),Once you have assembled the Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate, insert the Bolt Plate into the factory oval hole on the frame rail (Fig 6) shows location. Once the Bolt 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 6A). Shows Bolt Plate installed with plastic retainer.
7. From the parts list above, select the Driver side rear mount bracket. Position the mount bracket onto the installed Bolt Plate. Secure it with (1) 12mm flat washers, (1) 12mm lock washers and (1) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 7). Shows mount bracket installed with hardware. Snug but do not tighten hardware.
8. Located on the under side of the bed of the truck (Fig 8) shows location of mounting hole viewing from the rear forward, place the 12mm x 48mm bolt plate (short) into hole threads down as seen in (Fig 8A) and secure the driver side rear brace bracket, to the bolt plate with (1) 12mm flat washer (1) 12mm lock washers & (1) 12mm nut Snug but do not tighten hardware, fasten the rear brace bracket to the rear mounting bracket with (1)12mm hex bolt, (2)12mm flat washers, (1)12mm lock washers and (1)12mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 9) shows brace bracket attached. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Carefully position Driver Side Bar onto Mounting Brackets. Attach Side Bar to Mounting Brackets using the included (6) 10mm hex head bolts, (6) 10mm lock washers, and (6) 10mm flat washers (Fig
10).shows front bracket attaching to side bar, middle & rear brackets are attached the same Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. Level and adjust Side Bar, then tighten all hardware.
11. Repeat steps 2-10 for passenger Side Bar.
12. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Snug but do not tighten hardware
Snug but do not tighten hardware
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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.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Fig 1 Fig 2
Front of Vehicle
Clip Nuts
Front of Vehicle
Driver Side Front
mounting location
under tape
Fig 3 Fig 4
(2)10mm x 35mm Hex bolt (2)10mm Lock Washer (2)10mm Flat Washer
Front of Vehicle
Front driver Bracket shown
(2)10mm x 35mm Hex bolts (2)10mm Hex nut (4)10mm Flat Washers (2)10mm Lock Washer
10mm clip Nuts
Fig 5 Fig 6
(2)10mm x 35mm Hex bolt (2)10mm Lock Washer (2)10mm Flat Washer
(2)10mm x 35mm Hex bolts (2)10mm Hex nut (4)10mm Flat Washers (2)10mm Lock Washer
Middle driver Bracket shown
Factory hole in frame rail driver side rear
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Fig 6A Fig 7
Bolt Plate (long) installed with plastic retainer
Fig 8 Fig 8 A
Place 12mm bolt tab in hole (short).
Fig 9
(1)12mm Hex nut (1)12mm Flat Washers (1)12mm Lock Washer
Rear driver Bracket shown
Fig 10
Rear driver Bracket shown
(1)12mm Flat Washers (1)12mm Lock Washer (1)12mm Nut
Bolt tab installed
Rear driver Brace Bracket shown
(1)12mm x 35mm Hex bolt (1)12mm Hex nut (2)12mm Flat Washers (1)12mm Lock Washer
Driver front Bracket shown
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(2)10mm x 35mm Hex bolt (2)10mm Flat Washers (2)10mm Lock Washer
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