User Manual

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PARTS LIST:

1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 12mm x 60mm Hex Head Bolts

1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 12 mm Lock Washers

1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 4 12mm x 30mm OD Flat Washers

1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket

1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 4 14mm x 140mm hex head bolts

1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 14mm lock washers

4 14mm x 45OD flat washer

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. Starting on the driver side, remove the factory front body mount bolt from the underside of the

cab. NOTE: Factory body mount bolts will need to be driven out of and back into the steel

washer molded into the rubber bushing. Aries has supplied 14MM hardware to replace

existing bushing hardware if needed.

3. Locate the driver side front Mounting Bracket and bolt it to the vehicle using the factory body

mount bolt or 14MM hardware, (Figure 2). NOTE: Brackets mount over bushings. Do not

tighten at this time.

4. Locate the driver side rear Mounting Bracket and bolt it to the vehicle using the factory body

mount bolts, (Figure 5). NOTE: Brackets mount over bushings. Refer to Step 2 for installation

instructions.

5. Carefully position the driver Sidebar up to the Mounting Brackets. Use the included (2) 12MM

Hex Head Bolts, (2) 12MM Lock Washers, and (2) 12MM Flat Washers to attach the Sidebar to

the Mounting Brackets, (Figure 7 & 8).

6. Adjust the Sidebar properly and then tighten all hardware.

7. Repeat steps 2 – 6 for passenger Sidebar installation.

8. 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.

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 Sidebar.

For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

204002/204002-2

3” SIDEBAR WITH BENT END

04-10 CHEVY COLORADO/ GMC CANYON EXT CAB

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 204002/204002-2 3” SIDEBAR WITH BENT END 04-10 CHEVY COLORADO/ GMC CANYON EXT CAB PARTS LIST: 1 1 1 1 1 1 Driver/Left Sidebar Passenger/Right Sidebar Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 12mm x 60mm Hex Head Bolts 4 12 mm Lock Washers 4 12mm x 30mm OD Flat Washers 4 14mm x 140mm hex head bolts 4 14mm lock washers 4 14mm x 45OD flat washer PROCEDURE: 1.
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Driver Side Installation Pictured Fig 1 Fig 2 Driver Side Installation Pictured 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt 1/2” Flat Washer 1/2” Lock Washer Fig 5 Fig 6 Page 2 of 2 3/31/09 Rev3(DP)
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INSTALLTION ALERT General Motors has made changes to their late model 2010 and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty Trucks and these changes affect the installation of our Side Bars. Currently, all Side Bars manufactured for GM trucks use the factory body mount bolts to attach the bars and brackets to the truck. In years past, GM used a fixed nut that was welded in place to the chassis of the truck.