APS IB-R196 iBoard Installation Guide

APS IB-R196 iBoard

Product Information

The product is a set of iBoard Running Boards that are designed to be mounted on the rocker panel of a vehicle, without the need for any drilling. The product comes with two sets of hardware packages – Package A for bracket installation and Package B for step bar installation. The product is suitable for use on various vehicle models, but the correct procedure for installation may differ based on the model year and bracket location. The product comes with a user manual that provides detailed instructions for installation.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before starting the installation, read the instructions carefully and ensure that all parts are present in the box.
2. Start the installation from the driver side of the vehicle. Locate the mounting tabs along the bottom edge of the body (pinch weld), where the mounting brackets will be bolted.
3. Determine the correct procedure for your model year and each bracket location using the instructions provided in the manual.
4. Select one Driver Front Mounting Bracket and attach it to the driver side front mounting location using two M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts, two M8 Lock Washers, and two M8 Large Flat Washers. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.
5. Move to the Driver Side Rear Mounting Location and repeat Step 2-3 to attach Driver Rear Mounting Bracket. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING ING INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.

• ROCKER PANEL MOUNT
• NO DRILLING REQUIRED/TRIMMING MAY BE REQUIRED

Hardware Package

Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation)

Item| QTY| Description| Item| QTY| Description
1#| 3| Driver Front / Rear / Passenger Rear Mounting Brackets| 4#| 8| M8 Large Flat Washers
2#| 1| Passenger Front Mounting Bracket| 5#| 8| M8 Lock Washers
3#| 8| M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts| 6#| 8| M8 Clip Nuts

Hardware Package B (For Step Bar Installation)

Item| QTY| Description| Item| QTY| Description
1#| 8| M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts| 3#| 8| M6 Nylon Lock Nuts
2#| 8| M6 Large Flat Washers| | |

Installation

STEP 1
Start the installation from the driver’s side of the vehicle. Locate the mounting tabs along the bottom edge of the body, (pinch weld). Mounting brackets will bolt to the 2 mounting tabs. Directly above each tab is a top mounting location on the side of the body panel, (Fig 1).

STEP 2
Determine the correct procedure for your model year and each Bracket location.

• A. Lower mounting location on the edge of the pinch weld

• Flat tab on pinch weld with factory-installed weld nut:
  Thread the M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolt into the welded nut to clear the paint from threads as required, (Fig 2).

• Flat tab on pinch weld with hole (Fig 3,4) :
  Select (1) M8 Clip Nut. Slide the Clip Nut over the tab with the nut facing up behind the tab. Repeat this Step for the Driver’s Rear mounting location.
  B. Upper mounting location on the inner side of the body panel:

• Models with factory-installed threaded insert in body panel: Thread M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolt into the threaded insert to clear paint as required, (Fig 2).

• Models with large and small holes on the body panel (Fig 3, 4):
  Remove the rubber plug from the larger hole. Select (1) M8 Clip Nut. Insert the Clip Nut into the larger hole with the thread facing the inner side.

STEP 3
Select (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket. Attach the bracket to the driver- side front mounting location with (2) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts, (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Large Flat Washers, (Figs 5-6). Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.

STEP 4
Move to the Driver Side Rear Mounting Location, Repeat Step 2-3 to attach Driver Rear Mounting Bracket. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.

STEP 5
Once all (2) brackets have been installed. Select a Running Board. Slip (2) M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts into each bot-tom channel (Fig 7). Carefully position the Running Board onto the (2) Mounting Brackets. Attach the Running Board to each Mounting Bracket with (2) M6X1-20mm Square Head Bolts, (2) M6 Large Flat Washers and (2) M6 Nylon Lock Nuts (Fig 8). Do not fully tighten at this time.
IMPORTANT: Do not slide the Running Board on the Brackets or the bottom surface of the board will be damaged.

Running Board Installed Onto Mounting Bracket

STEP 6

Move to the passenger side of the vehicle. On the Passenger side, determine if the vehicle is equipped with a plastic diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, (Figs 9 -10). For models without DEF tank, skip to Step 7. For models with DEF tank, first determine the correct procedure for your model year:
2007-2016 Models with DEF tank

The tank sits close to the side of the body. With specialized tools, the Passenger Front Mounting Bracket can be installed but room is limited. It may be easier to drop the tank down to access the inner side of the body panel to mount the bracket. The tank will not need to be removed, only dropped down for access to the mounting location.
IMPORTANT: If a tank is full, it will be very heavy, and assistance is highly recommended to avoid injury or damage to the vehicle or the tank. It is recommended that installation is performed when the DEF tank is low on fluid before dropping down the tank.

• On models with a plastic lower tray under the tank, remove the (3) hex bolts attaching the tray to the frame, (Fig 9), and remove the tray.
• Release the tank filler hose. Release the plug for the sending unit on the top of the tank.
• Support the tank with a floor jack. Place a smooth flat surface, (wooden block for example), between the floor jack and the tank to avoid damaging the plastic tank. Do not push up on the tank; only support the weight of the tank with the jack.
• Remove the (2) bolts securing the tank straps to the vehicle, (Fig 10). Tilt the straps to release from the brackets. Slowly lower the tank until the top of the tank is almost visible. Use blocks or stands to support the tank while installing the Passenger Front Mounting Bracket.
• Proceed to Step 8

2017-on 2500/3500 models

Do not remove the tank. Remove the (4) hex bolts attaching the plastic cover to DEF tank, (Fig 11A) and remove the plastic cover only, (Fig 11B).

Passenger/Right front pictured with DEF tank cover. Remove (3) hex bolts to remove cover

• Passenger side pictured with DEF plastic tank cover. Remove (4) hex bolts to remove plastic cover
• The passenger side DEF cover removed

STEP 7

• Locate the first tab on the edge of the pinch weld, and attach the Passenger Front Mounting Bracket to the pinch weld and top body panel (Figs 12 & 13):
• Models with flat tab and hole: see Fig 12. Leave loose at this time.
• Models with weld-nut: see Fig 13. Leave loose at this time.
• Passenger Front Mounting Bracket Installed (Models with flat tab and hole)

• Passenger Front Mounting Bracket Installed (Models with welded nut/ threaded insert)

STEP 8

Repeat Steps 1—4 for the passenger side rear mounting bracket installation.
2017-up 2500/3500 DEF tank models: Locate the rear tab bracket location along the bottom edge of the body, (pinch weld), (Fig 14). Hold the DEF cover in place and mark the Rear Bracket location onto the cover, (Fig 15). Use a sharp knife or hacksaw blade to carefully cut a slot in the plastic cover to clear the Rear Bracket, (Fig 16). Remove as little plastic as possible.

• Passenger Side Rear Mounting Location

• 2017-Up Passenger Side DEF Cover Marked For Trimming

• 17-Up Passenger Side DEF Cut For Example Only

STEP 9
Repeat Step 5 for the other side Running Board installation. Level and adjust the Running Board and fully tighten all hardware.
Important: Please follow the recommended Tightening Torques shown in the table on page 1. Don’t over-tighten, or the nuts/bolts will be damaged.

STEP 10
Once the Side Steps are installed and all hardware fully tightened, reinstall the DEF tank and cover, if equipped, which was removed in Step 6.
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.

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