Installation Guide for iBoard models including: IB-007C H Side Step Bars, IB-007C H, Side Step Bars, Step Bars, Bars

Larry W

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APS (Stainless Steel Black Powder Coated 5in Running Boards Nerf Bars Compatible with Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 1999-2013 Regular Cab & 2500HD 3500 2001-2014 (Exclude CK Classic) : Automotive

IB03FJJ7C

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iBoard® by APS
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE START ING INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
*BODY FRAME MOUNT *NO DRILLING REQUIRED

PART#: IB-007C&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

Front

Passenger Side Step Bar

Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM)

Passenger Front Mounting Bracket (PFM)

Driver Front Support Bracket (DFS)

Passenger Front Support Bracket (PFS)

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 M10 Nut Plates

4# 4 M10 Lock Washers

2# 4 M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolts

5# 2 M10X1.5 Hex Nuts

3# 6 M10 Flat Washers

1 #

2 #

3 #

4 #

5 #

Hardware Package B (For Stainless Steel Step Bar Installation)

Item QTY

Description

Item QTY

Description

1# 8 M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts

3# 8 M8 Nylon Lock Nuts

2# 8 M8 Large Flat Washers

4# 4 Sliders (Packed with Step Bars)

1 #

2 #

3 #

4 #

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STEP 1
Start the installation under the Passenger side front of the vehicle. Remove the front body mount bolt, (Fig 1). Do not remove rubber bushings.

STEP 2

Attach the Passenger Front Mounting Bracket (PFM) to the body mount reusing the factory hex bolt, (Fig 2). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

Factory Body Mount Bolt

Front

STEP 3
Locate the two factory holes at the bottom of the frame beside the passenger side front body mount, (Fig 3). Insert (1) M10 Nut Plate, (Fig 4), into the oval hole and line up the threaded nut with the round hole, (Fig 3). NOTE: Nut Plate and Support Brackets are not required on 11-14 2500/3500 models.

Insert 10mm Nut Plate here

line up Nut Plate here

(Fig 4) M10 Nut Plate

(Fig 1) Passenger Side Front Mounting Location
Factory Body Mount Bolt (Fig 2) Passenger Front Mounting Bracket (PFM) Installed

(Fig 3) Passenger Side Front Support Bracket Mounting Location
STEP 4
Attach the flat end of the Passenger Front Support Bracket (PFS) to the installed M10 Nut Plate with (1) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolt, (1) M10 Flat Washer and (1) M10 Lock Washer, (Fig 5 & 6). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
Up to 2010 2500/3500 Models:
Note that the Front Support Bracket will not reach up to the Mounting Bracket, (Fig 6). Tighten the Support Bracket to the M10 Nut Plate in the frame. Carefully push up on the Support Bracket until it reaches the inside hole in the Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the hole in the Mounting Bracket with (1) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolt, (2) M10 Flat Washers, (1) M10 Lock Washer and (1) M10X1.5 Hex Nut, (Figs 6 & 7). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
NOTE: Bend Support Bracket up by hand to meet the inner hole in the Front Mounting Bracket.
Support Bracket not required on 2011-2014 2500-3500 Models

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(1) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolt (1) M10 Lock Washer (1) M10 Flat Washer

(1) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolt (1) M10 Lock Washer (2) M10 Flat Washers (1) M10X1.5 Hex Nut

(1) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolt (1) M10 Lock Washer (2) M10 Flat Washers (1) M10X1.5 Hex Nut

Front

Front

(Fig 5) Passenger Front Support Bracket (PFS) Installed (For 1500 Model )
(1) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolt (1) M10 Lock Washer (1) M10 Flat Washers

(Fig 7) Passenger Front Support Bracket Installed

STEP 5

Move to the Passenger Side Rear body mount. Repeat Steps 1
­4 to attach the Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket to the body mount, (Fig 8). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

Factory Body

Rear

Mount Bolt

Front
(Fig 6) Passenger Front Support Bracket Installed (For Up to 2010 2500/3500 Models)

(Fig 8) Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket (PRM) Installed
STEP 6
Once all (2) Passenger side mounting brackets are installed, then proceed to the Step Bar installation. (Figs 9 & 10) (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 (1) slider to the step bar.

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(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 (4) M8 Large Flat Washers and (4) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts and (2) Sliders, (Fig 10). 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.
Repeat Steps 1-6 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.

Slider

(2) Carriage Bolts

(Fig 9) 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 10) Step Bar Installation

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