Aries Automotive P5058 User Manual

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Description

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Description

1

Grille Guard

12

12-1.75mm Hex Nuts

Upper Frame Mounting Brackets (for trucks
without tow hooks only)

1

Driver/Left Lower Frame Mounting Bracket

4

8mm x 22mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers

Passenger/Right Lower Frame Mounting
Bracket

1

Driver/Left Upper Support Bracket

2

5-.8mm x 15mm Button Head Allen Bolt

1

Passenger/Right Upper Support Bracket

4

5mm x 10mm OD x 1mm Flat Washers

1

Driver/Left Lower Support Bracket

2

5mm Nylon Lock Nuts

1

Passenger/Right Lower Support Bracket

1

Support flange

12-1.5mm x 30mm Special Fine Thread Hex
Bolt (for trucks without tow hooks only)

1

Wrench

2

8mm hex bolts

8

12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts

2

8mm Flat washers

22

12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers

2

8mm Lock washers

14

12mm Lock Washers

Passenger/

Bracket

Driver/Left

Bracket

Passenger/Right
Support Bracket

(2) Upper Frame Bracket
(will fit left or right)

Driver/Left Support Bracket (Support

Passenger/
Bracket

Driver/Left
Top Bracket

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Support Flange

(2) 8mm Nut Clips

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PARTS LIST:

2009-13 DODGE RAM 2 & 4WD 1500

PART # P5058

2

1

2

Right Top

Right Lower
Mounting

PROCEDURE:

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

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4 8mm x 20mm Button Head Allen Bolts

4 8mm Lock Washers

2 8mm Nut clips

Brackets pictured in position for
installation on tow hook equipped
vehicles. Reverse direction for vehicles
without tow hooks)

Lower
Mounting

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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. Starting at the underside of the front bumper, carefully remove the plastic splash guard. NOTE: Depending
on the model of truck, the splash guard may be attached to the bottom of the truck with hex bolts and
several two-piece plastic push-in clips. Remove all hex bolts then locate the clips behind the bumper cover,

(Fig 4A). Pr y up on the center pin of the clip with a small flat blade screwdriver and remove the entire clip,
(Fig 4B). Pay close attention to the type and location of all factory hardware for reinstallation. The splash

guard may also be attached to the bumper cover with rivets at the corners. Use wire cutters to remove the
rivets. Once all fasteners have been removed, move splash guard to a clean stable work area.

5. Next, determine if the truck is equipped with tow hooks.
For models without tow hooks:

a. Remove the hex nuts from the two lower factory bumper bolts, (Fig 5).
b. Select (1) Frame Bracket, (will fit left or right-without tow hooks only), and the driver side Mounting

Bracket, (Fig 6). Bolt the two Brackets together with (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock
Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts. Snug the hardware but do not tighten at this time.

c. Insert the assembled Mounting Bracket up from behind the bumper and align the holes in the

Mounting Bracket with the bumper bolts. Attach the Bracket to the bumper bolts using the factory

hex nuts and snug but do not tighten the hardware, (Fig 7).
NOTE: O n some vehicles, it may be easier to assemble the two-piece bracket on the vehicle. Install the
Upper Frame Bracket first, then bolt the Lower Frame Bracket to the bottom as previously described.

d. Install the driver side Lower Support Bracket with the bent end toward the front of the vehicle,

(Figure 6). Bolt the Support Bracket to the inside of the Lower Mount using the top round hole in

the Lower Mounting Bracket with the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat

Washers, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 7).

e. Attach the flat end of the driver side Bracket to the frame with (1) 12-1.5mm x 30mm Special Fine

Thread Hex Bolt, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (Fig 7). IMPORTANT: The

hole in the bottom of the frame is fine thread. Only use the 12-1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolt provided

in the hardware kit. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.

For models w ith tow hooks:

a. Remove the (2) hex nuts holding the front of the tow hook to the back of the bumper, (Fig 8).
b. Select the driver side Lower Mounting Bracket, (Fig 9). Hang the Bracket from the tow hook

mounting studs using the factory Hex Nuts, (Fig 10). Do not tighten hardware at this time.

c. Bolt the flat end of the driver side Support Bracket to the inside of the Lower Mounting Bracket

using the second round hole from the top, (Fig 9 & 11). Use the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex

Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut.

d. Attach the bent end of the Support Bracket to the rear tow hook bolt. Loosen the rear mounting

bolt for the tow hook. Insert the slotted end under the head of the factory bolt, (Fig 11).

e. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.

6. Repeat the appropriate Step 3 for the passenger side Mounting Bracket installation.

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7. Move to the top of the grille opening and open the hood, (Fig 12). Remove the driver side inner headlight

mounting screw. Insert the driver side Top Bracket between the radiator support and the headlight housing,
(Fig 13). Reinstall the factory hex bolt and snug but do not tighten at this time. Repeat this Step for the
passenger side Top Bracket installation.

8. With assistance, hold the Grille Guard up to the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Bolt the Grille Guard to
the Brackets with (6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (12) 12mm Flat Washers, (6) 12mm Lock Washers and (6)
12mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 14). Do not tighten hardware at this time.

9. Line up the driver side Top Bracket with the (2) threaded inserts in the bottom of the headlight guard tube.
Bolt the Bracket to the inserts with (2) 8mm x 20mm Button Head Allen Bolts, (2) 8mm x 22mm x 1.5mm
Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Lock Washers, (Fig 15). Repeat this Step to attach the passenger side Top
Bracket. Do not tighten hardware at this time.

10. IMPORTANT: Slowly close the hood to check for clearance between the hood and the Top Brackets.
Adjust as necessary then snug but do not tighten the hardware.

11. Stand back from the vehicle and check to see that the Grille Guard is centered and level on the vehicle and
adjust as necessary. IMPORTANT: Once properly aligned, tighten only the hardware securing the lower
frame Mounting Brackets to the truck. Do not tighten the hardware on the Grille Guard.

12. Remove the Grille Guard but leave the lower Mounting Brackets on the vehicle.

13. Next, hold the splash guard up to the bumper cover and align it with the mounting points, (Fig 16). Mark

the location of the Mounting Brackets onto the back of the splash guard. Cut an approximately 1/2" wide by
4" long slot in the splash guard as pictured in Fig 17. NOTE: T he size of the slot is an estimate only and
may vary due to different factory designs for the splash guards and front bumper covers. Also, additional
cutting may be required to clear the Support Bracket on vehicles equipped with tow hooks. IMPORTANT:
To maintain the integrity of the splash guard, do not cut the slot any larger than necessary. Do not cut
through the front or back edges of the cover, (Fig 17). Make several small cuts first and check the fit often
for a clean installation.

14. Check the fit and reinstall the splash guard using the factory hardware. Use the included (2) 5mm x 15mm
Allen Bolts, (4) 5mm Flat Washers and (2) 5mm Lock Nuts to replace the rivets if required, (Fig 18).

15. Re-install, level and adjust the Grille Guard as described in Step 7. Tighten all hardware.

16. For the Led lights wiring please refer to the manufactures installation.

Do periodic inspections of 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.

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