Aries 3044 Installation Instructions

1998-2000 Ford Ranger & Mazda B-Series Pickups

PARTS LIST:

Qty Description
1 Grill Guard
1 Driver/Left Upper Brace Bracket (Ranger)
1 Passenger/Right Upper Brace Mounting Bracket (Ranger)
1 Driver/Left Upper Brace Bracket (Mazda)
1 Passenger/Right Upper Brace Bracket (Mazda)
2 12mm x 100mm Hex Bolts
Driver/Left Side
Brace Bracket
Ranger only

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From underneath vehicle locate the existing slotted holes in both side of the frame just behind
the bumper, with assistance attach the grill guard to the inner side of frame using the 12mm x
100mm Hex bolts, 12mm flat washers & the 12mm lock nuts (Note; due to variances in
plastic below bumper some models may need trimming or notching of the plastic to
allow for adjustment of grill guard.) Snug hardware, but do not tighten hardware at this time.
3. Locate the factory bolts which are near the top back side of front bumper, these can be
accessed from either reaching through the gap between the bottom of the grill and the top of
bumper or from the underneath, depending on the space available, remove these factory bolts
and attach upper brace brackets for your vehicle type (refer to diagram below for bracket
selection of vehicle type driver & passenger sides) secure these brackets with the factory
bolts. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time. Secure the other ends of brackets to the
grill guard with the 10mm fasteners, Snug hardware, but do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Once all hardware is installed align your grill guard to vehicle, and tighten all hardware,
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure all hardware is secure and tight.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Part 3044 / 3044-2
Passenger/Right
Side Brace Bracket
Ranger only
Qty Description
2 12mm Lock Nuts
4 12mm ID x 35mm OD Flat Washers
2 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
2 10mm Lock Nuts
4 10mm ID x 27mm OD Flat Washers
Passenger/Right
Side Brace Bracket
Mazda only
Driver/Left Side
Brace Bracket
Mazda only
4/8/2011