Aries Automotive 7547 User Manual

2011 KIA SORENTO

PARTS LIST:

1 Sport Bar 4 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Frame Bracket 4 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Frame Bracket 4 10-1.5mm x 80mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Support Bracket 4 10mm x 20mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Support Bracket 4 10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
2 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts 4 10mm Lock Washers
2 12-1.75mm x 40mm Hex Bolts 4 10mm Hex Nuts
8 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers

Passenger/
Right Side
Support
Bracket

Driver/Left
Side Support
Bracket

Passenger/Right Side
Mounting Bracket

Driver/Left Side
Mounting Bracket

PROCEDURE:

Complete Installation

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.

2. Starting under the front of the vehicle, remove the plastic fasteners and hex bolts from the

center splash guard, (Figure 1). NOTE: Pay close attention to the type of clip and location for
easier reinstallation. The center splash guard will need to be cut to clear the Mounting
Brackets and removal is recommended. Note that the center splash guard has (2) fasteners
behind the bumper cover, (one per side), that are difficult to remove, (Figure 1).

3. Once the center splash guard is removed, also remove the (2) fasteners holding each plastic
cover located on the driver and passenger side, (Figure 2). It is not necessary to remove the
(2) plastic covers, only remove the clips.

4. Select the driver side Mounting Bracket and hold it in position by inserting (1) 10mm x 80mm
Hex Bolt with (1) 10mm x 20mm Flat Washer up through the outer hole in the Bracket and up
through the body mount, (Figure 3). Secure with (1) 10mm x 27mm Large Flat Washer, (1)
10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4). NOTE: Carefully pull the plastic
corner cover out of the way to access the top of the body mount.

5. Next, select the driver side Support Bracket and hold it in place over the inner hole in the
Bracket and body mount. Insert (1) 10mm x 80mm Hex Bolt with (1) 10mm x 20mm Flat
Washer through the inner hole in the Bracket and up through the body mount and finally the
Support Bracket. Secure with (1) 10mm x 27mm Large Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer

SPORT BAR

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SPORT BAR

2011 KIA SORENTO

and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 5A & 5B). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
NOTE: The tab on the Support Bracket will mount to the inside surface on the Mounting
Bracket with the Sport Bar on the outside of the Mounting Bracket, (Figure 5A, 5B & 5C).

6. Repeat Steps 4 & 5 for passenger side Mounting Bracket installation.

7. Hold the center splash guard up in the original location against the Mounting Brackets and

mark the area that will need to be removed to clear the Brackets, (Figure 6A & 6B). NOTE: To
maintain the integrity of the splash guard, make several small cuts and only remove material
required for clearance, (Figure 6B). Once the splash guard has been properly trimmed,
remove the Mounting Brackets. Fasten the splash guard at the bumper cover, (front edge),
only at this time to hold the splash guard in position. Insert the driver side Mounting Bracket
through the opening cut in the splash guard. Bolt the Mounting Bracket in position as described
in Steps 4 & 5. Repeat for passenger side Mounting Bracket installation. Leave the splash
guard loose at this time.

8. With assistance, carefully position the Sport Bar up to the outside of the Mounting Brackets.
Attach the Sport Bar to the Mounting Brackets using the included (2) 12mm x 40mm Hex Bolts
(insert these longer bolts through the Support Bracket and Mounting Bracket), (2) 12mm x
35mm Hex Bolts toward the front, (8) 12mm Flat Washers, (4) 12mm Lock Washers and (4)
12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 7). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

9. Level and adjust the Sport Bar and tighten all hardware. Trim the splash guard for clearance
as required. Reinstall the splash guard using the factory hardware.

10. Reinstall the (2) plastic corner covers using the factory hardware.

11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that 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 Sport Bar.

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

Driver Side Installation Pictured

Note (2) Hidden clips
behind bumper cover

Remove (2) factory clips from each
plastic corner cover to allow access to
hardware for Mounting Bracket

Front

Fig 1

Remove factory hardware to
remove the center splash guard

Important: Note that there are (2) clips behind
the front bumper cover that are difficult to reach

(Fig 2) Gently pull the corner cover down to
gain access to the top of the subframe mount

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