iBoard® Running Boards Installation Guide
Brand: iBoard by APS
Part Number: IB-400C&H
Read instructions carefully before starting installation. Remove contents from box and verify all parts are present. Assistance is recommended.
Note: Rocker panel mount requires drilling.
Hardware Packages
Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation)
| Item | QTY | Description | Item | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1# | 8 | M10 Bolt Plates | 5# | 8 | M10 Hex Nuts |
| 2# | 8 | M10 Plastic Washers | 6# | 6 | M8X1.25-30 Hex Bolts |
| 3# | 8 | M10 Large Flat Washers | 7# | 12 | M8 Large Flat Washers |
| 4# | 8 | M10 Lock Washers | 8# | 6 | M8X1.25 Nylon Lock Nuts |
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) |
Hardware Package C (For Stainless Steel Step Bar Assembly)
| Item | QTY | Description | Item | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1# | 4 | Plastic Rivets | 5# | 2 | M8 Hex Nuts |
| 2# | 6 | M8X1.25-25mm Inner Hex Bolts | 6# | 1 | Plastic Cover (Packed with Step Bars) |
| 3# | 8 | M8 Flat Washers | 7# | 1 | Back Plate (Packed with Step Bars) |
| 4# | 6 | M8 Lock Washers |
Installation Steps
Step 1: Passenger Side Step Bar Assembly
1. Select and assemble (2) Step Bars with (2) M8X1.25-25mm Inner Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers, and (2) M8 Hex Nuts. Note: Step Bars are universal.
2. Attach (1) Back Plate to the bottom of the installed (2) Step Bars with (4) M8X1.25-25mm Inner Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Flat Washers, and (4) M8 Lock Washers.
3. Install (1) Plastic Cover to cover the joint of (2) Step bars with (4) Plastic Rivets.
See Fig 1 for Step Bars Assembly, Fig 2 for Back Plate Installation, and Fig 3 for Plastic Cover Installation.
Step 2: Driver Side Front Mounting Bracket Installation
Starting installation from the driver side front of the vehicle. Locate and remove rubber plugs if equipped.
Select (1) M10 Bolt Plate and (1) M10 Plastic Washer. Partially thread the M10 Plastic Washer onto the M10 Bolt Plate. Insert the M10 Bolt Plate into the opening and thread the M10 Plastic Washer down tight. The Plastic Washer is designed to keep the Bolt Plate from falling into the body panel during bracket installation.
See Fig 4 for Driver Side Mounting Bracket Locations and Fig 5 for M10 Bolt Plate Installed.
Step 3: Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM) Installation
Select the Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM). Attach the Bracket to the installed M10 Bolt Plate with (1) M10 Large Flat Washer, (1) M10 Lock Washer, and (1) M10 Hex Nut. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time. Note: Upper mounting slot is not used on front brackets only.
See Fig 6 and Fig 7 for Driver Front Mounting Bracket Installation.
Step 4: Driver Side Rear Mounting Bracket Installation
Move to the driver side rear of the vehicle. Locate and remove the (2) rubber plugs. Insert (2) M10 Bolt Plates with plastic washers into the opening.
Repeat Steps 2-3 to attach the Driver Rear Mounting Bracket (DRM) to the installed (2) M10 Bolt Plates. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
See Fig 8 for Driver Rear Mounting Bracket (DRM) Installed.
Step 5: Step Bar Installation
Once all (2) Driver side mounting brackets are installed, proceed to the Step Bar installation.
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.
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. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. Note: The Sliders are packed with the Step Bars.
See Fig 9 for Slider Installation and Fig 10 for Step Bar Installation.
Step 6: Drilling for Mounting Brackets
Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware. Push the Mounting Brackets up tight against the bottom of the body. Use the mounting tab on each Bracket as a guide, mark the hole location and drill a 5/16” hole through the pinch weld on both Brackets.
VERY IMPORTANT: Do not drill too close to the edge of the pinch weld; adjust Bracket position as required before drilling through pinch weld.
NOTE: If necessary, remove Step Bar and Brackets to drill the holes through the pinch weld. Repeat Steps 2-5 to reinstall.
IMPORTANT! Any cutting or drilling tool may break or shatter. Government regulations require safety glasses & equipment at all times when cutting or drilling.
See Fig 11 for Driver Hole on Driver Side Rear Mounting Location.
Step 7: Attaching Brackets to Pinch Weld
Once both holes have been drilled on the pinch weld, attach the lower mounting tabs on the (2) Driver Side Mounting Brackets to the pinch weld with (2) M8X1.25-30mm Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Large Flat Washers, and (2) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts. Fully tighten hardware at this time.
See Fig 12 for Attach Driver Front Mounting Bracket To Pinch Weld and Fig 13 for Attach Driver Rear Mounting Bracket To Pinch Weld.
Step 8: Passenger Front Mounting Bracket (PFM) Installation
Move to the passenger side front of the vehicle. Locate the rubber plug closest to the front tire opening. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to install the Passenger Front Mounting Bracket (PFM).
See Fig 14 for Passenger Side Front & Center Mounting Locations and Fig 15 for Passenger Front Mounting Bracket (PFM) Installation.
Step 9: Passenger Center Mounting Bracket (PCM) Installation
Move to the Passenger Side Center Mounting Location. Repeat Steps 2 & 4 to install the Passenger Center Mounting Bracket (PCM).
See Fig 14 for Passenger Side Front & Center Mounting Locations and Fig 16 for Passenger Center Mounting Bracket (PCM) Installation.
Step 10: Passenger Side Rear Mounting Bracket Installation
Move along the body to the (2) Passenger Side Rear Mounting Locations below the side door. Locate and remove the rubber plugs next to the pinch weld.
Select (1) Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket (PRM). Repeat Steps 2-3 to attach the (1) Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket (PRM) to the installed M10 Bolt Plate on the 3rd location.
See Fig 17 for Passenger Side Rear Mounting Locations and Fig 18 for Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket Installed on 3rd Mounting Location.
Step 11: Additional Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket Installation
Repeat Steps 2-3 to attach the other Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket (PRM) on the 4th location. Note: Passenger Rear Mounting Brackets are universal.
See Fig 19 for Attach Passenger Front Mounting Bracket To Pinch Weld, Fig 20 for Attach Passenger Center Mounting Bracket To Pinch Weld, Fig 21 for Attach Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket (the 3rd one) to Pinch Weld, and Fig 22 for Attach Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket (The Last One) to Pinch Weld.
Step 12: Attach Passenger Side Step Bar
Select the Assembled Passenger Side Step Bar. Repeat Step 5 to attach the Step Bar to (4) Mounting Brackets. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
Step 13: Final Tightening and Completion
Repeat Steps 6-7 to drill and attach the (4) Mounting Brackets to the pinch weld. Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware. Installation 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.
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