Installation Guide for i Board models including: IB-109 Running Boards Nerf Bars, IB-109, Running Boards Nerf Bars, Boards Nerf Bars, Nerf Bars, Bars
APS Running Boards (Nerf Bars Side Steps Step Bars) Compatible with Honda CRV 2007-2016 (Black Powder Coated 5 inches) : Automotive
iBoard® iBoard® by APS READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE START ING INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED. *ROCKER PANEL MOUNT *CUTTING IS REQUIRED PART#: IB-109 Fastener Size Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) 6mm 6-7 8mm 16-18 10mm 31-32 12mm 56-58 14mm 92-94 Required X X X Front 3# 3# 1# 1# 4# 3# 2# 5# 3# 2# Driver Side Step Bar Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 1 Passenger Side Step Bar Rev. 20210901 iBoard® Mounting Bracket List Item QTY Description Item QTY Description 1# 2 Driver / Passenger Front Mounting Brackets 4# 1 Driver Rear Support Bracket 2# 2 Driver / Passenger Rear Mounting Brackets 5# 1 Passenger Rear Support Bracket 3# 4 U Brackets Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation) Item QTY Description Item QTY 1# 4 M8X1.25-60mm Hex Bolts 4# 18 M8 Lock Washers 2# 14 M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts 5# 6 M8 Hex Nuts 3# 24 M8 Flat Washers Description 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# Hardware Package B (For Aluminum Step Bar Installation Only, Not Supply to SS. Step Bar) Item QTY Description Item QTY Description 1# 8 M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts 3# 8 M6 Nylon Lock Nuts 2# 8 M6 Large Flat Washers 1 # 2 # 3# Hardware Package C (For Stainless Steel Step Bar Installation Only, Not Supply to Aluminum Step Bar) Item QTY Description Item QTY Description 1# 8 M61-20mm Hex Bolts 3# 8 M6 Flat Washers 2# 8 M6 Lock Washers 1 # 2 # 3 # Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 2 Rev. 20210901 iBoard® STEP 1 Identify and separate the driver and passenger side front and rear brackets. Start installation on the driver/left side of the vehicle. Cut out the paper template on Fig 16 & 17 labeled "Driver Side". Cut out the square section on the bottom of the Template and the (2) 8mm holes on the top. Fold the top of the Template up along the dotted line, (Fig 2). Hold the Template in place over the outer (2) factory 8mm threaded holes next to the pinch weld, (Figs 3 & 4). IMPORTANT: There are (4) threaded holes at each mounting location, (2) inner on bottom of frame channel and (2) outer next to pinch weld, (Fig 5). Hold the correct Template over the outer threaded holes and up against the plastic cover, (Fig 4). Use a marker to trace the cut out section on the bottom of the Template onto the plastic cover. Repeat this Step to mark the rear bracket location for cutting. Front (Fig 3) Driver Side Front Mounting Location Pictured Front Cut Out Square And (2) Round Holes (Fig 4) Driver Front Side Location Pictured With The Plastic Cover In Place, Hold The Driver Side Paper Template Over The (2) Threaded Holes Next To The Pinch Weld. Use A Marker To Trace The Square Cut Out Section On The Template. Remove Cover. Use A Utility Knife Or Hacksaw To Carefully Cut Out This Section. Check The Clearance Between The Bracket And The Cover Often For Proper Fit. (Fig 1) Driver Side Template Pictured Front Fold Up Along Dashed Line (Fig 2) Driver Side Template Pictured (Fig 5) Dashed Line Represents Driver Side Front Mounting Location For Bracket Assembly Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 3 Rev. 20210901 iBoard® STEP 2 Remove the plastic cover. Cut out the (2) sections as marked. VERY IMPORTANT: The Templates are driver and passenger side specific and have been provided for reference use only. It is the installer's responsibility to be absolutely sure that the correct location has been marked before cutting the plastic cover. To verify the locations before cutting, temporarily assemble the Mounting Brackets as pictured on Page 1 "Part List" and check the locations on the cover. STEP 3 Partially install the plastic cover. IMPORTANT: Attach the cover to the vehicle with the outer (next to pinch weld) hardware only. Allow the cover to hang in place from the outer hardware. Do not install inner hardware at this time. STEP 4 STEP 5 Select (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket. Insert the Driver Front Mounting Bracket through the tabs on the U Bracket and into the hole cut out of the plastic cover. Line up the inner end of the Bracket with the rear threaded hole on the bottom of the frame channel in line with the outer holes, (Fig 7). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the frame channel with (1) M8X1.25-mm Hex Bolt, (1) M8 Lock Washer, and (1) M8 Flat Washer. Bolt the Driver Front Mounting Bracket to the (2) tabs on U Bracket with (1) M8X1.25-60mm Hex Bolt, (2) M8 Flat Washers, (1) M8 Lock Washers and (1) M8 Hex Nuts, (Fig 8). Do not tighten hardware at this time. NOTE: The mounting tab on U Bracket will go toward front of vehicle. Front (1) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolt (1) M8 Flat Washer (1) M8 Lock Washer Locate the forward (2) 8mm threaded holes in the floor panel, (See Step 1, Fig 5). Select (1) U Bracket. Bolt the Bracket to the threaded holes with (2) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts, (2) M8 Lock Washers, and (2) M8 Flat Washers, (Fig 6). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time. Front (2) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts (2) M8 Flat Washers (2) M8 Lock Washers (Fig 6) Drive Front U Bracket Located (Fig 7) Driver Front Mounting Bracket Installed U Bracket (1) M8X1.25-60mm Hex Bolt (2) M8 Flat Washers (1) M8 Lock Washer (1) M8 Hex Nut Front Driver Front Mounting Bracket (Fig 8) Driver Front Mounting Bracket Installed Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 4 Rev. 20210901 iBoard® STEP 6 Next, select (1) Driver Rear Mounting Bracket, (1) U Bracket and (1) Driver Rear Support Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the end of the Mounting Bracket with (1) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolt, (2) M8 Flat Washers, (1) M8 Lock Washer and (1) M8 Hex Nut, (Fig 9). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. Driver Rear Support Bracket (2) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts (2) M8 Flat Washers (2) M8 Lock Washers U Bracket Driver Rear Mounting Bracket Driver Rear Mounting Bracket (1) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolt (2) M8 Flat Washers (1) M8 Lock Washer (1) M8 Hex Nut Driver Rear Support Bracket (Fig 9) Driver Side Rear Brackets Assembly STEP 7 Repeat Step 4 to install the U Bracket onto the vehicle (Fig 11). And repeat Step 5 to install the Assembled Driver Rear Mounting Bracket onto the frame channel and U Bracket (Fig 10 & 11). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. NOTE: The mounting tab on U Bracket will go toward front of vehicle. (1) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolt (1) M8 Flat Washer (1) M8 Lock Washer Rear (Fig 10) Driver Rear Support Bracket Installed (1) M8X1.25-60mm Hex Bolt (2) M8 Flat Washers (1) M8 Lock Washer (1) M8 Hex Nut Front (Fig 11) Driver Rear U Bracket Installed STEP 8 Once all (2) mounting brackets are installed, then proceed to the Step Bar installation. According to the style of Step Bar proceed to the correct installation STEPS. Note: Aluminum Step Bar refer to STEP 9; Stainless Steel Step Bar skip to STEP 10. STEP 9 Aluminum Step Bar Installation: Select a Aluminum Step Bar. Slip (2) M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts into each bottom channel (Fig 12). Carefully position the Step Bar onto the (2) Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT: Do not slide the Step Bar on the Brackets or the bottom surface of the board will be damaged. Attach the Step Bar to each Mounting Brackets with (2) M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts, (2) M6 Large Flat Washers and (2) M6 Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 13). Do not fully tighten at this time. Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware. Repeat Steps 1-9 for the other side Step Bar installation. The installation is completed!!! Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 5 Rev. 20210901 iBoard® (Fig 12) Slip M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts Into The Bottom Channels (2) M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts (2) M6 Large Flat Washers (2) M6 Nylon Lock Nuts IMPORTANT: TORQUE FOR 6MM FASTNERS MUST LESS THAN 6-7 FT-LBS OR THE FASTNERS WILL BE DAMAGED! (Fig 13) Step Bar Installed Onto Mounting Bracket (Fig 14) Slide & line up the U-Slider with the installed mounting brackets along bottom channel (2) M6X1-20mm Hex Bolts (2) M6 Large Flat Washers (2) M6 Lock Washers IMPORTANT: TORQUE FOR 6MM FASTNERS MUST LESS THAN 67 FT-LBS OR THE FASTNERS WILL BE DAMAGED! (Fig 15) Step Bar Installed on Bracket Installed (Example) STEP 10 Stainless Steel Step Bar Installation: Select a Stainless Steel Step Bar (with the U-Sliders installed on the Bar). Loose the U-Sliders, reposition the U-Sliders onto the board according to the (2) Installed Mounting Brackets location, (Fig 14). Re-secure the U-Sliders on the Step Bar. Attach the Step Bar to the installed Mounting Brackets with (4) M6X120mm Hex Bolts, (4) M6 Large Flat Washers & (4) M6 Lock Washers, (Fig 15). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware. Repeat Steps 1-8 and 10 for the other side Step Bar installation. The installation is completed!!! 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. Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 6 Rev. 20210901 8 30.5 Fig 16 30.5 8 Fig 17Microsoft Publisher LTSC