iArmor IA-N196H Stainless Steel Road Installation Guide

iArmor IA-N196H Stainless Steel Road Installation Guide

BEFORE INSTALLATION

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ROCKER PANEL MOUNT
CUTTING MAYBE REQUIRED

Torque Value

**Driver Side Step Bar

Passenger Side Step Bar
**

Note : Step bars are NOT interchangeable. Make sure drain holes at the bottom will be located at the rear direction of the step bars.

Hardware Package A (For Brackets & Bars Installation)

Item| QTY| Description
1#| 2| Driver Front / Passenger Rear Mounting Brackets
2#| 1| Driver Rear Mounting Bracket
3#| 1| Passenger Front Mounting Bracket
4#| 8| M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts
5#| 16| M8 Large Flat Washers
6#| 8| M8 Lock Washers
7#| 8| M8 Clip Nuts
8#| 8| M8X1.25-20 T Bolts
9#| 8| M8 Plastic Washers
10#| 8| M8 Nylon Lock Nuts

Hardware Package B (For Step Pedals Installation)

Item| QTY| Description
1#| 12| M8X1.25-25 Hex Bolts
2#| 12| M8 Large Flat Washers
3#| 12 M| M8 Lock Washers

The instruction here is for your reference only. We strongly recommend the professional installer for best result. We are not responsible for any damage caused by the installation.

STEP 1

Install (2) Pedals onto the step bars with (12) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts, (12) M8 Large Flat Washers and (12) M8 Lock Washers.

IMPORTANT : Don’t punch the pedal with any metal hummer within pedal installation, or the pedal will be damaged

STEP 2

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

STEP 3

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

A. Bottom mounting location on the edge of the pinch weld
a) Flat tab on pinch weld with factory installed weld nut: Thread the M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolt into weld nut from the backside down to clear paint from threads, (Fig 2).
b) Flat tab on pinch weld with hole (Figs 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 Driver Rear mounting location.

B. Top mounting location on the inner side of the body panel:

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

b) Models with large and small holes on the body panel (Figs 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 threads facing in

STEP 4

Select (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket. Attach 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 hardware at this time.

STEP 5

Move to the Driver Side Rear Mounting Location, Repeat Step 4 to attach Driver Rear Mounting Bracket, (Fig 7). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time

STEP 6

Once all (2) brackets have been installed, select (4) M8X1.25- 20mm T-Bolts, thread (1) M8 Plastic Washer on each T-Bolt, (Fig 8). Install the (4) M8X1.25-20mm T-Bolts with plastic washers in the slots on the assembled Driver side step bar. Rotate the T-Bolts to 90 degree, thread down the M8 Plastic Washers against the step bar (Fig 9).

NOTE : The Plastic Washer is designed to keep the T-Bolt in place to avoid falling into the tube during installation.

STEP 7

Attach the Assembled Driver Side Step Bar onto the Mounting Brackets with (4) M8 Plastic Washers, (4) M8X1.25-20mm TBolts, (4) M8 Large Flat Washers, (4) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 10). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

STEP 8

Move to the passenger side of the vehicle. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with a plastic diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, (Figs 11& 12).

Models without DEF tank skip to Step 9.

Models with DEF tank, first determine 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. Tank will not need to be removed, only dropped down for access to mounting location.

IMPORTANT : If 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 the tank.

a. On models with plastic lower tray under the tank, remove the (3) hex bolts attaching the tray to the frame, (Fig 11), and remove the tray.

b. Release the tank filler hose. Release the plug for the sending unit on the top of the tank.

c. 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.

d. Remove the (2) bolts securing the tank straps to the vehicle, (Fig 12). 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.

e. Proceed to Step 9.

•2017-UP 2500/3500 models:

Do not remove the tank. Remove the (4) hex bolts attaching the

plastic cover to DEF tank, (Fig 13A) and remove only the plastic cover, (Fig 13B).

STEP 9

Locate the front tab on the edge of the pinch weld on the Passenger/Right side. Repeat Step 3 to attach M8 Clip Nuts to the body panel.

STEP 10

Select the Passenger Front Mounting Bracket:

Secure the mounting bracket to the body panel:

a. For models with threaded insert in body panel:
Attach the mounting bracket to the body panel with (1) M8X1.25 -25mm Hex Bolt, (1) M8 Lock Washer and (1) M8 Large Flat Washer, (Fig 14).

b. For models with holes in the body panel:
Attach the mounting bracket to the body panel with (1) M8X1.25 -25mm Hex Bolt, (1) M8 Lock Washer, (1) M8 Large Flat Washer and (1) M8 Clip Nut, (Fig 14). Secure the mounting bracket to the pinch weld:

a. For models with a weld nut on the Pinch Weld:
Attach the mounting bracket to the pinch weld with (1) M8x1.25 – 25mm Hex Bolt, (1) M8 Lock Washer and (1) M8 Large Flat Washer, (Fig 14).

b. For models with flat tab and hole in the Pinch Weld:
Attach the mounting bracket to the pinch weld with (1) M8x1.25 – 25mm Hex Bolt, (1) M8 Lock Washer, (1) M8 Large Flat Washer and (1) M8 Clip Nut, (Fig 14)

STEP 11

Repeat Steps 3-4 to attach the Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket to the Passenger side rear mounting location. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

STEP 12

2017-UP 2500/3500 DEF tank models:
Locate the passenger side rear mounting location along the bottom edge of the body, (pinch weld). 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 Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket, (Fig 16). Remove as little plastic as possible.

STEP 13

Once all (2) Brackets have been installed, repeat Steps 6-7 to install the Assembled Passenger Side Step. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

STEP 14

Properly level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware. 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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