iBoard IB-197C Side Step Bar Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
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IB-197C Side Step Bar
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PART#: IB-197C&H
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
| Fastener Size | Tightening Torque (ft-Ibs) | Required |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 6-7 | X |
| 8mm | 16-18 | 4 |
| 10mm | 31-32 | X |
| 12mm | 56-58 | X |
| 14mm | 92-94 | X |
PART LIST
Mounting Bracket List
Item| QTY| Description| Item| QTY| Description
1#| 6| Mounting Brackets| | |
Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation)
Item| QTY| Description| Item| QTY| Description
1#| 12| M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts| 3#| 12|
M8 Lock Washers
2#| 12| M8 Large Flat Washers| 4#| 12|
M8 Clip 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)
STEP 1
Start the installation under the passenger side of the vehicle.
Locate the 3 factory running board mounting locations along the bottom and
inner side of the body, (Fig1). Mounting Brackets will bolt to the 1st, 2nd
and 4th mounting locations.
(Fig 1) Passenger Side Mounting Locations Along Bottom And Back Of Body Panel Illustrated
STEP 2
Remove rubber plugs as necessary from the holes in the side and bottom of the
inner body panel, (Fig 2). Select (1) M8 Clip Nut. Slide the M8 Clip Nut into
the large hole and over the smaller hole next to it in the side of the body
panel. Line up threaded nut on the M8 Clip Nut with smaller hole in body
panel, (Fig 3). Repeat to install a M8 Clip Nut in the bottom mounting
location.
(Fig 2) Remove Plugs From Mounting Locations As Necessary
(Fig 3) Slide M8 Clip Nut Into Large Hole And Over Small Hole
STEP 3
Select (1) Passenger Front Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Passenger Front Mounting
Bracket to the (2) installed M8 Clip Nuts with (2) M8X1.25-25mm Hex Bolts, (2)
M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Large Flat Washers, (Fig 4).
Snug but do not fully tight- en the hardware. Note: All Mounting Brackets are
universal. 
(Fig 4) Passenger Front Mounting Bracket Installation
STEP 4
Repeat Steps 2-3 to install the remaining Passenger Center and Rear Mounting
Brackets. do not fully tighten the hardware at this time.
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STEP 5
Once all (3) Passenger side mounting brackets are installed, then proceed to
the Step Bar installation. (Figs 5 & 6)
- Select (1) Slider and (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts;
- Install (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts in (1) Slider.
- Slide the Slider (with carriage bolts) to the Step Bar.
- Repeat to install the other (2) sliders to the step bar.
- 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 6).
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 1-4 for the other side Step Bar installation. 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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Rev. 20230201
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