CARE AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

Before Installation

Read these instructions carefully before starting installation. Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.

If missing parts or any damage are found, please take a picture and contact customer support. Professional installation is highly recommended. Periodically check to ensure all mounting hardware remains secure and tight.

Step 1: Prepare Inner Rocker Panel

1. Locate (3) mounting positions on each side of the vehicle.
2. Remove rubber plugs from the inner rocker panel.
3. Insert clip nuts into the existing holes in the inner rocker panel.

Detail: Insert an M10 clip nut onto the square hole and over the smaller adjacent hole, ensuring the threads are inside the inner rocker panel.

Orientation: Driver Left Side [arrow] Front

Note: On some vehicles, the mounting holes may not align with the factory holes. In such cases, drill out the holes using a 7/16" drill bit.

Visual Description: The diagram shows the preparation of the vehicle's inner rocker panel, including locating mounting points, removing rubber plugs, and inserting M10 clip nuts. A close-up view illustrates the correct placement of the clip nut.

Step 2: Attach Brackets

1. Attach the bracket onto the inner rocker panel and secure it with (2) M10 hex bolts, (2) M10 flat washers, and (2) M10 lock washers.
2. Secure the bracket onto the pinch weld with (2) M10 hex bolts, (4) M10 flat washers, (2) M10 lock washers, and (2) M10 hex nuts.

Components for this step: (2) M10 clip nuts, (2) M10 flat washers, (2) M10 lock washers, (2) M10 hex bolts.

Visual Description: The diagrams illustrate the bracket being affixed to the vehicle's inner rocker panel and pinch weld using the specified hardware. The visual also lists the components used in this step.

Orientation: Driver Left Side [arrow] Front

Step 3: Mount Step Bar

1. Remove (6) M8 hex bolts and (6) M8 flat washers from the step bar.
2. Slide the mounting tracks to their proper positions.
3. With assistance, lift and attach the step bar to the brackets. Secure the step bar on the brackets with (6) M8 hex bolts and (6) M8 flat washers.

Visual Description: The images show the step bar being aligned with the installed brackets on the vehicle chassis. The process involves sliding the tracks and then securing the step bar with M8 hardware.

Orientation: Driver Left Side [arrow] Front

Step 4: Final Tightening and Checks

1. Tighten M10 hex bolts and nuts on the vehicle with 30 ft-lbs. torque.
2. Adjust the step bar to be level and tighten M8 hex bolts with 15 ft-lbs. torque.
3. After the step bar is installed, perform periodic checks to ensure all mounting hardware remains secure and tight.

Part List

Visual Description: The part list visually presents each component required for installation, numbered (1-8) and described with quantities. Individual images of each part are shown.