Aries Automotive B35-2002 User Manual

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PARTS LIST:

Bull Bar

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1 Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket
1 Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket
2 10-1.50mm x 120mm x 30mm Hex Bolts

10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolts

4
2 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers

10 10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers

6 10mm Lock Washers
6 10mm Hex Nuts

12mm Spacer Washers

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BULL BAR PART#35-2002/B35-2002/B35-2002-3

TOYOTA TACOMA 05-12

Passenge
Mounting Bracket

(4) Spacer Washers

Right Side

Driver/Left Side
Mounting Bracket

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. NOT
COMPATIBLE WITH OPTIONAL FULL COVERAGE FACTORY ALUMINUM SKID
PLATE. OPTIONAL SKID PLATE MUST BE REMOVED AND CANNOT BE
REINSTALLED.

2. Start installation at the driver side, front of the vehicle and remove the (2) factory bumper

mount hex nuts located toward the outside of the bumper mount and frame channel,
(Figures 1 & 7). NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the factory tow hook from the
passenger side. Select the driver side frame mounting bracket and hang it from the (2)
threaded studs. Secure the Bracket to the (2) threaded studs with the (2) factory hex nuts,

(Figures 2 & 7). Do not tighten hardware at this time.

3. Select (1) 12mm Spacer Washer. Insert the 12mm Spacer Washer between the

Mounting Bracket and the frame channel, (Figures 3, 4 & 7). Insert (1) 10mm x 120mm
Hex Bolt and (1) 10mm x 30mm OD Large Flat Washer through the oval hole in the
Mounting Bracket, the Spacer Washer and into the large hole in the end of the frame
channel, (Figures 4, 5 & 7). Place (1) 12mm Spacer Washer over the 10mm Hex Bolt
covering the opening in the back of the frame channel. Secure the Hex Bolt to the frame
channel with (1) 10mm x 20mm OD Small Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1)
10mm Hex Nut, (Figures 4, 6 & 7). Snug but do not tighten all of the hardware. Repeat
Steps 2 – 3 for passenger side Mounting Bracket installation. Reinstall the factory tow
hook removed in Step 2.

4. With assistance, line up the mounting tabs on the Bull Bar with the outside of the (2)
previously installed Frame Mounting Brackets. Bolt the Bull Bar to the Frame Mounting
Brackets with the included (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm x 20mm OD Small
Flat Washers, (4) 10mm Lock Washers and (4) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 7). Snug but do
not tighten hardware at this time.

5. Level and adjust the Bull Bar properly and tighten all hardware.

6. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and
tight.

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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 Bull Bar.

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

Driver Side Installation Pictured

Fig 1

Spacer Washer will
cover this opening in
the end of the frame

Front

Remove (2) factory
hex nuts on outside
of frame

Factory hex nuts

Insert 12mm Spacer Washer
between the Mounting
Bracket and the frame

Fig 2

12mm Spacer
Washers

10mm x 120mm Hex Bolt
10mm x 30mm L arge
Flat Washer

Fig 3

10mm x 20mm
Small Flat Washer
10mm Lock Wa sher
10mm Hex Nut

Front

(Fig 4) Driver Side Bracket Pictured

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