TAC 222400 Side Steps Running Boards Installation Guide

: June 1, 2024
: TAC

Table of Contents

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 3″ SIDEBAR
  - Parts List:
  - Passenger/right Side Installation Pictured
- References
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2018-2024 JEEP WRANGLER JL 2DR
PART# 222400

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Parts List:

1

| Driver/left side 3″ Sidebar
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1

| Passenger/right side 3″ Sidebar

1

| Driver/left side Front Mounting Bracket

1

| Passenger/right side Front Mounting Bracket

1

| Driver/right side Rear Mounting Bracket

1

| Passenger/right side Rear Mounting Bracket

1

| Driver/left side Front Support Bracket

1

| Passenger/right side Front Support Bracket

1

| Driver/left side Rear Support Bracket

1

| Passenger/right side Rear Support Bracket

4

| 10-1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolts

8

| 10mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers

4

| 10-1.5mm Nylon Lock Nuts

8

| 8-1.25mm Combo Bolts

4

| 8-1.25mm x 35mm Hex Bolts

4

| 8mm x 28mm x 3mm Flat Washers

4

| 8mm Lock Washers

8

| 6-1.0mm x 25mm Hex Bolts

16

| 6mm x 22mm x 2mm Flat Washers

8

| 6-1.0mm Nylon Lock Nuts

TAC 222400 Side Steps Running Boards - a1

Passenger/right side Rear Support Bracket
Driver/left side Rear Support Bracket
Driver/left side Rear Bracket
Passenger/right side Rear Bracket
Passenger/right side Front Support Bracket
Passenger side 3” Sidebar
Passenger/right side Front Bracket
Driver/left Side Front Bracket
Driver/left side Front Support Bracket
Front
Bracket mounting location on Sidebar (arrow)

PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. FACTORY INSTALLED OR AFTERMARKET “ROCK RAILS,” SIDE STEPS OR RUNNING BOARDS MUST BE REMOVED.
1. Start installation toward the front of the passenger side of the vehicle and find the front threaded insert located in between the first pair of holes along the pinch weld, (Figure 1).
2. Select the Passenger side Front Mounting Bracket, (Figure 2). IMPORTANT : Use the illustration above to properly identify the Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the threaded insert using (1) 8mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (Figure 2).
Do not tighten hardware at this time.
3. Next, select the Passenger side Front Support Bracket, (Figure 3). IMPORTANT : Use the illustration above to help identify the correct Support Bracket. Use (1) 10mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut to attach the Support Bracket to the rear side of the Front Mounting Bracket, (Figure 3). Attach the Support Bracket to the back of the pinch weld using (2) 6mm Hex Bolts, (4) 6 mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 4 & 5). NOTE: Insert bolts from the outside of the pinch weld and through the Bracket. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Move to the rear mounting location and locate the threaded insert and pair of holes on the pinch weld, (Figure 6). Repeat Steps 3 & 4 to install the Rear Brackets, (Figure 7).
5. Select the Passenger/right Sidebar. Use the illustration above to select the correct Sidebar. Carefully position the Sidebar onto the (2) Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT : Do not slide, (front to back or rotate), the Sidebar on the Brackets or damage to the finish on the Sidebar may result. Attach the Sidebar to the Mounting Brackets with (4) 8mm x 25mm Combination Hex Bolts, (Figures 8-10). Do not tighten hardware.
6. Level and adjust the Sidebar and tighten all hardware.
7. Repeat Steps 1-7 for Driver/left Sidebar installation.
8. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish. Mild soap may be used to clean Sidebar.