IB-191C Step Bar
Specifications:
- Part Number: IB-191C&H
- Fastener Size: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm
- Tightening Torque (ft-lbs): 6-7, 16-18, 31-32, 56-58,
92-94
Product Usage Instructions:
Step 1: Preparation
Start the installation from the driver side front of the
vehicle. Remove the factory oval rubber plug and the (2) round
rubber plugs in the bottom of the floor panel located closest to
the front tire opening.
Step 2: T-Bolt Plate Installation
Select (1) M10X50 T-Bolt Plate and (1) M10 Plastic Washer.
Insert the T-Bolt up into the oval hole and rotate it 90 degrees so
that the block is across the oval hole. Thread the Plastic Washer
onto the T-Bolt and tighten it against the floor panel.
Step 3: Front Bracket Assembly
Select (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM) and (1) Driver
Front Support Bracket (DFS). Assemble with (1) M10X1.5-30 Hex Bolt,
(2) M10 Flat Washers, and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut. Do not fully
tighten the hardware at this time.
Step 4: Locking Plate Attachment
Attach (1) Locking Plate to the (2) Bolt Plates with (1) M10
Large Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut. Do not fully tighten
the hardware.
FAQ:
Q: Is drilling required for installation?
A: No, drilling is not required for installation as it is a
rocker panel mount.
Q: What is the recommended tightening torque for different
fastener sizes?
A: The recommended tightening torque ranges from 6-7 ft-lbs for
6mm fasteners to 92-94 ft-lbs for 14mm fasteners.
Q: How can I contact customer support for assistance?
A: You can reach out to customer support via email at
info@iboardauto.com.
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READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE START ING INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
*ROCKER PANEL MOUNT *NO DRILLING REQUIRED
PART#: IB-191C&H
Fastener Size 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm
Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) 6-7 16-18 31-32 56-58 92-94
Required
X X X
PART LIST
Driver Side Step Bar
Driver Front Support Bracket (DFS)
Front
Passenger Side Step Bar
Passenger Front Support Bracket (PFS)
Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM)
Passenger Front Mounting Bracket (PFM)
Driver Center Support Bracket (DCS)
Driver Center Mounting Bracket (DCM)
X2
Locking Plate (DCS1)
Passenger Center Support Bracket (PCS)
Passenger Center Mounting Bracket (PCM)
Driver Rear Mounting Bracket (DRM)
Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket (PRM)
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Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation)
Item QTY
Description
Item QTY
Description
1# 2 Support Plates
9# 2 M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolts
2# 2 Rectangular Washers
10# 2 M10X1.5-40 Carriage Bolts
3# 4 M10X50 T-Bolt Plates
11# 6 M10 Large Flat Washers
4# 4 M10X35 Bolt Plates
12# 2 M10 Hex Nuts
5# 10 M10 Plastic Washers 6# 2 M10X1.5-30 Hex Bolts
13# 4 M8X1.25-30 Hex Bolts 14# 8 M8 Flat Washers
7# 8 M10 Flat Washers
15# 4 M8 Nylon Lock Nuts
8# 12 M10 Nylon Lock Nuts
1 #
2 #
3 #
4 #
5 #
6 #
7 #
8 #
9 #
10 #
11#
12 #
13 #
14 #
15#
Hardware Package B (For Stainless Steel Step Bar Installation)
Item QTY
Description
Item QTY
Description
1# 12 M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts
3# 12 M8 Nylon Lock Nuts
2# 12 M8 Large Flat Washers
4# 6 Sliders (Packed with Step Bars)
1 #
2 #
3 #
4 #
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STEP 1
Start installation from the driver side front of the vehicle. Locate
Front
and remove the factory oval rubber plug and the (2) round rub-
ber plugs in the bottom of the floor panel located closest to the
front tire opening, (Figs 1 & 2).
Front
Remove (2) Plugs
(Fig 1) Driver Side Front Mounting Location Front
(Fig 2) Driver Side Front Mounting Location
(Fig 3A) M10X1.5-40 Carriage Bolt Rectangular Washer M10 Plastic Washer
(Fig 3B) Insert the M10X1.5-40 Carriage Bolt
STEP 3
Select (1) M10X50 T-Bolt Plate and (1) M10 Plastic Washer, (Fig 4A). Insert the T-Bolt up into the oval hole and rotate it 90degrees so that the block is across the oval hole. Thread the Plastic Washer onto the T-Bolt and tight against the floor panel, (Fig 4B).
STEP 2
Select (1) M10X1.5-40 Carriage Bolt, (1) Rectangular Washer and (1) M10 Plastic Washer, (Fig 3A). Slide the Rectangular Washer onto and over the square shoulder on the Carriage Bolt. Thread the M10 Plastic Washer part way onto the Bolt. NOTE: The M10 Plastic Washer is designed to help hold the Bolt in place during installation. Insert the Carriage Bolt with Rectangular Washer and Plastic Washer into the inner round hole in the floor panel. Line up the Carriage Bolt with the center of the hole and the Rectangular Washer across the hole. Pull the Carriage Bolt down through the slot in the Washer. Thread the Plastic Washer down tight against the floor panel, (Fig 3B).
Front
(Fig4A) M10X50 TBolt Plate With M10
Plastic Washer
(Fig 4B) Insert the M10X50 T-Bolt Plate
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STEP 4
Select (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM) and (1) Driver Front Support Bracket (DFS). Assembly with (1) M10X1.5-30 Hex Bolt, (2) M10 Flat Washers and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 5). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
(1) M10X1.5-30 Hex Bolt (2) M10 Flat Washers (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut
DFM
DFS
(Fig 5) Driver Side Front Bracket Assembly
STEP 6
Move along the side of the vehicle to the center location below where the front and rear doors meet. Locate the 4th and 5th hole in the floor panel from the front wheel opening, (Fig 7). Remove the (2) rubber plugs. Select (2) M10X35 Bolt Plates and (2) M10 Plastic Washers. Insert (1) M10X35 Bolt Plate with (1) M10 Plastic Washer into the first and second round hole in the floor panel next to the pinch weld, (Figs 8A & 8B). IMPORTANT: Install the Bolt Plates with the “Plates” pointing toward each other, (see Fig 8C).
Attach (1) Locking Plate to the (2) Bolt Plates with (1) M10 Large Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 9). Do not fully tighten hardware.
Locate the 4th and 5th rubber plugs along the floor panel back from the front fender opening
STEP 5
Secure the Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM) to the installed M10X50 T-Bolt Plate with (1) M10 Large Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 6). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
Slide the Driver Front Support Bracket (DFS) onto the M10X1.5 -40 Carriage Bolt with (1) M10 Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 6). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
(1) M10 Flat Washer (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut
(1) M10 Large Flat Washer (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut
Front (Fig 7) Driver Side Center Mounting Location Front
Front (Fig 6) Driver Side Front Mounting Bracket Installation
(Fig 8A) M10X35 Bolt Plate With M10 Plastic Washer
(Fig 8B) Insert the M10X35 Bolt Plate
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M10X35 Bolt Plate
Locking Plate (DCS1)
(Fig 8C) Install Bolt Plates With Plates Pointing Towards Each Other
(1) M10 Large Flat Washer (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut
Front
STEP 8
Select (1) Driver Center Mounting Bracket (DCM), (1) M10X1.540 Hex Bolt, (1) Support Plate and (1) M10 Hex Nut. Thread the M10 Hex Nut all the way down the M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt. Insert the Hex Bolt with Nut up and into the welded nut on the tab on the Center Bracket, (Fig 11). NOTE: Thread the Bolt in until a few threads are sticking out of the welded nut. Do not thread the hex bolt all of the way into the welded nut. Place (1) Support Plate onto the threaded end of the M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt, (Fig 11). Continue to thread the Hex Bolt in until the Support Plate is close to but not touching the bottom of the body panel.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the hardware on the Center Brackets until the final Steps, (see Step 15).
Select (1) Driver Center Support Bracket (DCS), hang the Center Support Bracket onto the M10x35 Bolt Plate and over the Lock Plate secure with (1) M10 Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 12). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
(Fig 9) Locking Plate (DCS1) Installation (Driver Center Side )
STEP 7
Select (1) Driver Center Mounting Bracket (DCM) and (1) Driver Center Support Bracket (DCS). Assembly with (2) M8X1.25-30 Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 10). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
(2) M8X1.25-30 Hex Bolts
DCM
(4) M8 Flat Washers
(2) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts
DCS
(1) Support Plate DCS
DCM
(1) M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt
(1) M10 Hex Nut
(Fig 11) Driver Side Center Mounting Bracket Installation
(Fig 10) Driver Side Center Bracket Assembly
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Front
(1) M10 Flat Washer (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut
Rear
(1) M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt (1) Support Plate (1) M10 Hex Nut
(Fig 12) Driver Side Center Mounting Bracket Installation
STEP 9
Move to the rear of the vehicle, (Fig 13). Remove the oval rubber plug. Select (1) M10X50 T-Bolt Plate with (1) M10 Plastic Washer, (Fig 14A). Insert the T-Bolt up into the oval hole and rotate 90-degrees so that the block is across the oval hole. Thread the Plastic Retainer onto the T-Bolt and tight against the floor panel as described in Step 3, (Fig 14B).
(Fig 14A) M10X50 T-Bolt Plate With M10 Plastic Washer
(Fig 14B) Insert the M10X50 T-Bolt Plate (Driver Rear Side)
STEP 10
Select the Driver Rear Mounting Bracket (DRM). Hang the Rear Bracket from the T-Bolt with (1) M10 Large Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 15). Do not fully tighten hardware.
(1) M10 Large Flat Washer (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut
Remove plug
Rear
Rear
(Fig 15) Driver Side Rear Mounting Bracket Installed
(Fig 13) Driver Side Rear Mounting Location
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STEP 11
Once all (3) Driver side mounting brackets are installed, then proceed to the Step Bar installation. (Figs 16 & 17) (1) Select (1) Slider and (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts; (2) Install (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts in (1) Slider. (3) Slide the Slider (with carriage bolts) to the Step Bar. (4) Repeat to install the other (2) sliders to the step bar. (5) Attach the Step Bar (with the Sliders) onto the installed mounting brackets. Position the Sliders to the installed brackets. Secure the Step Bar to the installed Brackets by using (6) M8 Large Flat Washers and (6) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts and (3) Sliders, (Fig 17). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. Note: The Sliders are packed with the Step Bars. Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware.
STEP 12
Check to see if the Step Bar is level to the car, front to rear, not level to the ground. Adjust the Brackets in or out as necessary to line up the Step Bar with the side of the vehicle. Move to the rear Bracket and once aligned, tighten the M10 Nylon Lock Nut on the T-Bolt, (Fig 15).
STEP 13
Next, move to the front Bracket. Tighten the T-Bolt and Bolt Plate hardware only, (Figs 3A & 4A). Adjust the height of the front Bracket as necessary. Once properly adjusted, tighten the M10 Hex Bolt securing the Support Bracket to the front Mounting Bracket, (Fig 6).
STEP 14
With the front and rear Brackets fully tightened to the vehicle, move to the Center Bracket, (Fig 18).
a. Fully tighten the M10 Nylon Lock Nut securing the Support Bracket to the Bolt Plate.
b. Gently push the Mounting Bracket up against and level to the bottom of the Step Bar.
c. Tighten the (2) M8 Hex Bolts.
d. Slowly tighten the M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt until the Support Plate is snug against the bottom of the body panel.
e. Turn the Hex Bolt (2) full turns tighter to add preload. Tighten the M10 Nylon Lock Nut to lock the Bolt in place.
Front
a
d
e
b
c
(Fig 18) Driver Side Center Mounting Bracket Installed
STEP 15
Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware.
Repeat Steps 1-15 for the other side Step Bar installation. The installation is completed.
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Slider
(2) Carriage Bolts
(Fig 16) Slider Installation
Slider with (2) Carriage Bolts
Step Bar
Slider (w/ installed Carriage Bolts)
Step Bar (Bottom View)
Mounting Bracket
(2) M8 Large Flat Washers (2) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 17) Step Bar Installation
Attention Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight. In order to protect your bars/boards, please use mild soap/non-abrasive products for cleaning only.
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Documents / Resources
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