Installation Guide for iBoard models including: IB-028CH Running Boards Nerf Bars Side Steps Step Bars, IB-028CH, Running Boards Nerf Bars Side Steps Step Bars, Bars Side Steps Step Bars, Steps Step Bars
APS Running Boards (Nerf Bars Side Steps Step Bars) Compatible with Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2007-2010 Crew Cab (304 Stainless Steel Polished Silver 5 inches) : Automotive
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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 *NO DRILLING REQUIRED PART#: IB-028C&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 Center/Rear Mounting Bracket (DCM/DRM) Passenger Center/Rear Mounting Bracket (PCM/PRM) Note: *Driver Center / Rear Mounting Bracket are universal *Passenger Center / Rear Mounting Bracket are universal Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 1 Rev. 20230501 iBoard® Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation) Item QTY Description Item QTY Description 1# 4 85mm Tube Spacers 6# 30 M10 Flat Washers 2# 2 65mm Tube Spacers 7# 18 M10 Lock Washers 3# 4 M10X1.5-120mm Hex Bolts 8# 12 M10 Hex Nuts 4# 2 M10X1.5-100mm Hex Bolts 9# 6 M10 Clip Nuts 5# 12 M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolts 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# 6# 7# 8# 9# 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) 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 2 Rev. 20230501 iBoard® STEP 1 Start installation from the driver side front of the vehicle. From underside of vehicle, locate the (2) front factory holes on the driver side floor panel located by the front tire. With the threaded nut facing up, insert (1) M10 Clip Nut through larger hole. Orient M10 Clip Nut to engage in the smaller hole, (Fig 1). STEP 3 Place (1) short 65mm Tube Spacer between the tab on the Driver Front Mounting Bracket and the installed M10 Clip Nut. Attach the Driver Front Mounting Bracket to the installed Clip Nut with (1) M10X1.5-100mm Hex Bolt, (1) M10 Flat Washer and (1) M10 Lock Washers, (Figs 3 & 4). Do not fully tighten at this time. Front (1) 65mm Tube Spacer (1) M10X1.5-100mm Hex Bolt (1) M10 Clip Nut (Fig 1) Insert (1) M10 Clip Nut STEP 2 Select the Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM). Attach the Front Mounting Bracket to pinch weld with (2) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolts, (4) M10 Flat Washers, (2) M10 Lock Washers and (2) M10 Hex Nuts, (Figs 2 & 4). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. (2) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolts (4) M10 Flat Washers (2) M10 Lock Washers (2) M10 Hex Nuts Front (Fig 3) Driver Front Mounting Bracket Installation (2) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolts (4) M10 Flat Washers (2) M10 Lock Washers (2) M10 Hex Nuts Front (Fig 2) Driver Front Mounting Bracket Installation (1) M10 Clip Nut (1) 65mm Tube Spacer (1) M10X1.5-100mm Hex Bolt (1) M10 Flat Washer (1) M10 Lock Washer (Fig 4) Driver Front Mounting Bracket Installation Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 3 Rev. 20230501 iBoard® STEP 4 STEP 5 Move to the driver side center mounting location. Repeat Steps 2 3 for Driver Center Mounting Bracket. Depending upon your vehicle, the center factory hole might be too small for the M10 Clip Nut, file the Clip Nut until you are able to mount it, (Fig 5). NOTE: You will be using (1) 85mm Tube Spacer with (1) M10X1.5 -120mm Hex Bolt on the Driver Center and Rear Mounting Brackets, (Fig 6). Do not fully tighten at this time. Move to the driver side rear mounting location. Repeat Step 4 for Driver Rear Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT! Install the rear Mounting Brackets depending upon your vehicle. 07-08 Explorer Sport Trac: You will need to swap the Rear Mounting Brackets. The Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket will mount on the driver side rear location, and the Driver Rear Mounting Bracket will mount on the passenger side rear location. STEP 6 (Fig 5) The Clip Nut Installation (1) M10 Clip Nut (1) 85mm Tube Spacer (1) M10X1.5-120mm Hex Bolt (1) M10 Flat Washer (1) M10 Lock Washer Front (2) M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolts (4) M10 Flat Washers (2) M10 Lock Washers (2) M10 Hex Nuts (Fig 6) Driver Center Mounting Bracket (DCM) Installation Once all (3) Driver side mounting brackets are installed, then proceed to the Step Bar installation. (Figs 7 & 8) (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 (2) sliders 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 (6) M8 Large Flat Washers and (6) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts and (3) Sliders, (Fig 8). 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!!! Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com 4 Rev. 20230501 iBoard® Slider (2) Carriage Bolts (Fig 7) 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 8) Step Bar Installation 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 5 Rev. 20230501Microsoft Publisher LTSC