iBoard Running Boards Installation Guide
by APS
Part #: IB-295/331C&H
Product Overview
Read these instructions carefully before starting installation. Remove contents from the box and verify all parts are present. Assistance is recommended.
*Rocker Panel Mount
*No Drilling Required
Fastener Torque Specifications
| Fastener Size | Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) | Required |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 6-7 | X |
| 8mm | 16-18 | ✔️ |
| 10mm | 31-32 | X |
| 12mm | 56-58 | X |
| 14mm | 92-94 | X |
Parts List
Driver Side Step Bar
Passenger Side Step Bar
Diagrams showing the driver and passenger side step bars, each with three mounting points labeled '1#'.
Mounting Bracket List
| Item | QTY | Description | Item | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1# | 6 | Mounting Brackets |
Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation)
| Item | QTY | Description | Item | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1# | 12 | M8x1.25-30mm Hex Bolts | 3# | 12 | M8 Lock Washers |
| 2# | 12 | M8 Large Flat Washers |
Images of hardware components: 1# M8x1.25-30mm Hex Bolts, showing a bolt with a hexagonal head and coarse threading; 2# M8 Large Flat Washers, showing a flat, circular washer; 3# M8 Lock Washers, showing a split, circular washer.
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) |
Images of hardware components: 1# M8x1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts, showing a bolt with a rounded, domed head and a square neck beneath it; 2# M8 Large Flat Washers, showing a flat, circular washer; 3# M8 Nylon Lock Nuts, showing a nut with a nylon insert at the top; 4# Sliders, showing a metal bracket with slots for bolts.
Installation Steps
Step 1: Prepare Mounting Locations
Starting on the Driver Side Front of the vehicle. Locate the (6) plugs along the bottom edge of the rocker panel. Remove the plastic plugs from each mounting location.
NOTE: Thread (1) M8X1.25-30mm Hex Bolt into the threaded inserts on the rocker panel to clear paint as required. (See Fig 1 & 2).
Figure 1: Image showing the inner side of the driver side rocker panel, highlighting plastic plugs to be removed for mounting.
Figure 2: Image showing the driver side front mounting location on the vehicle's rocker panel, showing the threaded inserts where the bracket will attach.
Step 2: Install Front Mounting Bracket
Bolt the (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket to the factory threaded holes on the driver side front mounting location using (2) M8x1.25-30mm Hex Bolts, (2) M8 Lock Washers, and (2) M8 Large Flat Washers. (See Fig 3). Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.
Note: (6) Mounting Brackets Are Universal.
Figure 3: Diagram illustrating the attachment of a mounting bracket to the vehicle's rocker panel. It shows two M8x1.25-30mm Hex Bolts, two M8 Large Flat Washers, and two M8 Lock Washers being used to secure the bracket.
Step 3: Install Center and Rear Mounting Brackets
Move to the Driver side center and rear mounting locations. (See Fig 4 & 5). Repeat Steps 1-3 to install the remaining Mounting Brackets.
Figure 4: Image showing the driver side center mounting location on the vehicle's rocker panel, indicating where the brackets will be installed.
Figure 5: Image showing the driver side rear mounting location on the vehicle's rocker panel, indicating where the brackets will be installed.
Step 4: Install Step Bar
Once all (3) Driver side mounting brackets are installed, proceed to the Step Bar installation. (See Figs 6 & 7).
(1) Select (1) Slider and (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts.
(2) Install (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts into (1) Slider.
(3) Slide the Slider (with carriage bolts) onto 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 align with the installed brackets. Secure the Step Bar to the installed Brackets using (6) M8 Large Flat Washers and (6) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts and the (3) Sliders. (See Fig 7). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
Note: The Sliders are packed with the Step Bars.
Level and adjust the Step Bar, then fully tighten all hardware. Repeat Steps 1-4 for the other side Step Bar installation. The installation is completed!
Figure 6: Diagram showing the process of installing sliders onto the step bar. It depicts a slider being attached to the step bar using two M8x1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts.
Figure 7: Diagram illustrating the final step of attaching the step bar assembly to the vehicle's mounting brackets. It shows the step bar with sliders positioned against the brackets, secured by M8 Large Flat Washers and M8 Nylon Lock Nuts.
Attention
Do periodic inspections to ensure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your bars/boards, please use mild soap/non-abrasive products for cleaning only.
