Aries Automotive P4083 User Manual
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Description
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Description
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Grille Guard Assembly
6
12-1.75mm Hex Nuts
2
Frame Brackets
4
10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1
Driver/Left Mounting Bracket
8
10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket
4
10mm Lock Washers
1
Driver/Left Top Bracket
4
10-1.50mm Hex Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Top Bracket
2
8-1.25mm x 25mm Button Head Allen Bolts
1
Driver/Left Top Inner Support Bracket
8
8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Top Inner Support Bracket
12
8mm x 16mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
2
Top Support Rear Backing Plates
8
8mm Lock Washers
2
12-1.75mm x 30mm Double Bolt Plates
2
8-1.25mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2
12-1.75mm x 35mm Single Bolt Plates
8
6-1.0mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
6
12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
8
6mm x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
6
12mm Lock Washers
8
6mm Lock Washers
1
Support Flange
2
8mm Nut Clips
Driver/Left
Mounting Bracket
(2) Frame Mounting
Driver/Left
Top Bracket
Passenger/Right
Top Bracket
(2) 12mm x 35mm
Single Bolt Plates
Passenger/Right
Inner Top Bracket
(2) 12mm x 30mm
Double Bolt Plates
Passenger/Right
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Inner
Top Bracket
(2) Top Support
Backing Plates
INSTALLATION I N ST R UCTIONS
Support Flange
(2) 8mm Nut Clips
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PARTS LIST:
2014 SILVERADO 1500
PART # P4083
Brackets
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. DO NO T ATTEM PT INS TALLATION ALONE; PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
2. Start by Selecting your LED light (Sold Separately) mounting hardware & brackets, you will need to
first attached the hardware to the support flange, (Example of LED light attached Fig 1) NOTE: if you
have your own LED light, LED Manufactures will have similar but different mounting styles or
brackets, once you determine you mounting options attach it to the support flange as seen in
(Fig1)
3. With the LED light attached to the support flange select the (2) 8mm nut clips place each nut clip into
the slotted holes on either side of the support flange, as seen in (Fig 2) with the support flange prepare
you will need to lay the grill guard face down to install the support flange NOTE: (it is recommended to
lay out some of the cardboard your grill guard came in or a blanket to protect the grill guard finish).
place the grill guard face down with this done place the support flange with the LED attached into the
Center flange attach each side of the support flange to the inner brackets inside the center flange of the
grill guard with (2) 8mm hex bolts, (2) 8mm flat washers, & (2) 8mm lock washers as seen in (Fig 3)
Snug but do not tighten at this time.
4. Start installation from under the front of the vehicle. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with tow
hooks.
Tow Hook equipped vehicles:
a. Remove the factory tow hook from the end of each frame channel, (Fig 4). NOTE: The driver
side tow hook removal and the reinstallation of both tow hooks with the Grille Guard is difficult
and assistance is highly recommended.
i. Option 1: Remove the hex bolts securing the driver side of the bumpe r to the bracket.
Use a short pry bar or large screwdriver to move the tab on the bumper bracket up and
away to clear the hex bolt and slide it out past the bumper bracket, (Figs 5A, 5B & 8).
ii. Option 2: Remove plastic radiator grille. Loosen and/or completely remove the front
bumper to remove the long hex bolt in the driver side tow hook, (Fig 5B).
b. Reattach the bumper after the tow hooks have been removed and the openings have been
checked for Bracket clearance, (Fig 8). Leave factory hardware loose at this time.
c. Next, select (1) Frame Bracket and the driver side Mounting Bracket, (Fig 12). Bolt the
Mounting Bracket to the bottom of the Frame Bracket with (3) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (3) 8mm
Lock Washers and (3) 8mm Flat Washers. Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
d. Insert the Bracket assembly through the opening in the plastic bumper, (Fig 8). Line up the (3)
holes in the Frame Bracket with the holes in the end of the frame channel.
e. Insert the driver side tow hook back into position in the end of the frame above the Bracket
Assembly, (Fig 13). Reattach the tow hook using only the long factory hex bolt inserted through
the Frame Bracket and tow hook at this time. If tow hooks are not going to be reinstalled, skip
ahead to Step i, "Vehicles without tow hooks" installation instructions.
f. Leave hardware loose at this time.
g. Repeat this Steps c - f to install the passenger side Bracket assembly and tow hook. Once both
Bracket assemblies are installed, skip forward to Step 3.
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Vehicles without tow hooks:
a. Cut out the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper insert to clear the Brackets as
pictured, (Figs 6 & 7). IMPORTANT: Make several small cuts for best fit. Do not cut through the
top edge of the panel. NOTE: The plastic panel is held in place with several small screws. The
screws at the top corners are difficult to impossible to reach and remove without damaging the
cover with the bumper in place. If you prefer to remove the panel to cut out the openings, it may
be necessary or easier to remove the plastic grille then the steel bumper assembly with the
plastic panel attached to access all of the small screws and clips.
b. Reattach the bumper and/or bumper insert, (if removed), and grille once openings have been
cut out and checked for clearance, (Fig 8). Tighten all factory bumper hardware at this time.
h. Select (1) Frame Bracket, (Fig 9). Insert the Bracket through the opening in the plastic bumper,
(Fig 8). Line up the (3) holes in the Bracket with the holes in the end of the frame channel.
i. Select (1) 12mm Double Bolt Plate, (Fig 10A). Insert the Bolt Plate into the end of the frame
channel, through the (2) holes in the side of the frame and out through the Bracket. Secure the
Bolt Plate to the Bracket with (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm
Hex Nuts, (Fig 10B). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this Step to
install the 12mm x 35mm Single Bolt Plate, (Fig 11A), into the remaining hole in the other side
of the frame channel and Bracket, (Figs 11B & 11C).
j. Next, select the driver side Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Mounting Bracket to the bottom of the
Frame Bracket with (3) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (3) 8mm Lock Washers and (3) 8mm Flat
Washers, (Figs 12 & 13). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
k. Repeat Steps h - j to install the passenger side Frame and Mounting Brackets.
5. With assistance, hold the Grille Guard up in position on the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Bolt the
Grille Guard to the Brackets with (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm Flat Washers, (4) 10mm Lock
Washers and (4) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 13). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Check the Grille guard side to side alignment with the vehicle. Adjust as required then tighten only the
(6) 8mm Hex Bolts securing the Mounting Brackets to the bottom of the Frame Brackets.
a. Vehicles with tow hooks: Once adjusted side to side and after the 8mm hardware is tightened,
insert the short factory tow hook bolt, (one per tow hook), through the remaining hole in the
Frame Bracket and back into the tow hook. Repeat to reinstall the passenger side tow hook bolt.
7. Tighten all tow hook and/or Frame Mounting Bracket hardware at this time. Do not fully tighten the
Grille Guard to Bracket hardware at this time.
8. Next, open the hood and remove the plastic cover between the top of the grille and the radiator, (Fig
14). NOTE: Use a small flat head screw driver to pop up the center of the plastic clips.
9. Locate the square tube support braces running up at an angle from the top of the frame channel to the
bottom of the hood release mechanism, (Figs 15B, 17 & 18). Select the driver side Inner Top Bracket
and (1) Backing Plate, (Fig 15A). Hold the Inner Bracket up to the bottom of the brace tube with the
Backing Plate over the top. Bolt the Brackets together around the square tube with (2) 6mm x 25mm
Hex Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6m m Flat Washers, (Fig 15B). Leave loose at this time.
10. Repeat Step 9 for passenger side Inner Top Bracket and (1) Backing Plate, (Figs 15A & 15B).
11. Select the driver side Outer Top Bracket, (Fig 16). Insert the Outer Bracket through the grille and up to
the Inner Top Bracket assembly, (Figs 17 & 18). Slide the Bracket assembly up or down the tube to
match up with the Outer Top Bracket . Bolt the Outer Bracket to the top of the Inner Bracket with (2)
6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6mm Flat Washers. Leave hardware loose at
this time.
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