Aries Automotive 9048-2 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRILLE GUARD 9048/9048-2

2005-09 NISSAN XTERRA

PARTS LIST:

1 Grille Guard 6 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts
1 Driver/Left Mounting Bracket 16 12mm ID x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket 10 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Short Top Bracket (fits 05-08) 6 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Short Top Bracket (fits 05-08) 4 6-1.00mm x 30mm Button Head Bolts
1 Driver/Left Tall Top Bracket (fits 09) 4 6mm ID x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Tall Top Bracket (fits 09) 4 6mm Lock Washers
4 12-1.25mm x 40mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread)

05-08 Short Top Bracket

09-On Tall Top Bracket

Passenger Side
Mounting Bracket

PROCEDURE:

Driver Side
Mounting Bracket

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

2. From the under the front of the vehicle, remove the factory tow hook located on the passenger
side. NOTE: You will not be re-installing the tow hook.

3. Locate the driver side Mounting Bracket and partially hang it from factory threaded holes in the

frame rail using the included (2) 12-1.25 x 40mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread), (2) 12mm Lock
Washers and (2) 12mm Flat Washers (Figure 1). Repeat this step for the passenger side
installation, (tow hook location). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

4. Open the hood and remove the four plastic fasteners across the top of the grille shell, (Figure

2). NOTE: Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently pry up the center pin to release the

fastener. This will allow you to move the grille shell to insert the Top Bracket through the grille
opening, (Figure 3 & 4).

5. Determine the correct driver side Top Bracket for your application. The Top Brackets are
notched to clear the plastic grille. See Figure 5 for proper identification.

09-On Models: Use the Tall Top Bracket.
05-08 Models: Use the Short Top Bracket.

6. Gently pull on the grille shell as you insert the Top Bracket through upper corner of the grille,
(Figure 6). Rotate the Top Bracket into position and line it up with the threaded hole in the

radiator support. Attach it to vehicle using the included (1) 6mm x 30mm Button Head Bolt, (1)
6mm Lock Washer and (1) 6mm Flat Washer, (Figure 7). Do not tighten at this time.

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7. With assistance, position the Grille Guard up to the inside of the Mounting Brackets. Use the
included (6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts, (6) 12mm Lock Washers, (12) 12mm Flat
Washers and (6) 12mm Hex Nuts to attach the Grille Guard to the Mounting Brackets, (Figure

8). Do not tighten at this time.

8. Push the Grille Guard into position and attach it to the Top Brackets using (2) 6mm x 30mm
Button Head Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6mm Flat Washers, (Figure 9).

9. Level and adjust the Grille Guard properly and tighten all hardware.

10. Re-install the upper section of the factory grille shell using the fasteners removed in Step 4.

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 Grille Guard.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Grille Guard.

Driver Side Installation Pictured

Fig 1 Fig 2

12-1.25mm x 40mm
Hex Head Bolts (fine
thread)
12mm Lock Washers
12mm Flat Washers

Remove these (4)
plastic fasteners

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Fig 3 Fig 4

Insert Top Bracket
through here

Top Bracket
Mounting Location

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