Aries Automotive 6050 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT BAR PART # 6050

2005-06 HONDA RIDGELINE 2/4 WD

PARTS LIST

(1) FRONT BAR 6) 7/16 HEX NUTS
(2) TOP SUPPOR T BRACKETS (12) 7/16 FLAT WASHERS
(2) FRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS (2) ¼ X ¾ SCREWS
(6) 7/16 X 1-¼ HEX BOLTS (1) 10MM X 30MM HEX CAP SCEWS
(1) 10MM FLAT WASHERS (2) 3/8’’ WELL NUTS
(2) #8 PHILIPS SCREWS (2) ¼’’ FLAT WASHERS

INSTALLING FRONT BAR

1. Remove the plastic push pins securing the plastic skid shield located underneath the vehicle in
order to install frame brackets.

2. Start with the passenger side assembly , Locate the factory bolt s that attach the cross bar from
the frame to the lower radiator support. There are three bolts per side, remove bolts and slide
bracket between the factory cross bar and the radiator support followed by factory bolts. (Note
there is one bolt on passenger side10mm witch is to short this needs to be replaced with bolt
supplied in kit) Keep all bolts lose as to align bar. Refure to Diagram #1 below.

3. Open hood and remove the plastic rivets securing the top plastic trim panel refure to diagram
#2, re move the panel place 3/8’’ well nut one per side in factory hole see diagram # 3. Replace
plastic trim panel over 3/8’’ well nuts.With the bracket on top, use the #8 Philips scews and ¼’’ flat
washers to secure the brackets to the vehicle. See diagram # 4

4. Use a utility knife and carefully cut slots in the bottom plastic skid shield to fit frame brackets
through the skid shield.

Attach the plastic skid shield over the frame brackets

5. Att ach front bar assembly to the lower bracket s (outter edge) using the 7/16 x 1-¼ hex bots,
7/16 hex nuts, 7/16 washers, and the top support bracket using the ¼ x ¾ screws.

6. Align front bar assembly with front of the vehicle and secure all fasteners. Re-install plastic skid
shield completely with plastic push pins.

– 2 – November 7, 2005

Digram number 1. Passenger side shown Mounting Brackets

Diagram number 2. Factory push pin location

Diagram number 3. well nut installed under upper trim panel for braces bracket

Diagram number 4. Trim panel re installed with Brace bracket installed