i Board IB-191C Running Board Side Step Bars Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- i Board
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i Board IB-191C Running Board Side Step Bars
Product Information
Specifications
- Part Number: IB-191C&H
- Fastener Sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm
- Tightening Torque (ft-lbs): 6-7, 16-18, 31-32, 56-58, 92-94
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
Read instructions carefully before starting installation. Remove contents from the box and verify all parts are present.
Step 2: Installation
- Start installation from the driver side front of the vehicle.
- Locate and remove the factory oval rubber plug and the (2) round rubber plugs in the bottom of the floor panel located closest to the front tire opening.
- Select (1) M10X50 T-Bolt Plate and (1) M10 Plastic Washer. Insert the T-Bolt up into the oval hole and tighten against the floor panel.
- Select (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM) and (1) Driver Front Support Bracket (DFS). Assemble with appropriate hardware but do not fully tighten at this time.
- Attach (1) Locking Plate to the (2) Bolt Plates with appropriate hardware but do not fully tighten.
- Repeat the above steps for other components as per the manual.
FAQ
Q: Is drilling required for installation?
A: No, drilling is not required. The product is designed for rocker panel mount without drilling.
Q: How can I contact customer support for assistance?
A: You can reach customer support via email at info@iboardauto.com
PART#: IB-191C&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-lbs) | Required |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 6-7 | X |
| 8mm | 16-18 | √ |
| 10mm | 31-32 | √ |
| 12mm | 56-58 | X |
| 14mm | 92-94 | X |
PART LIST
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
STEP 1
Start installation from the driver side front of the vehicle. Locate and
remove the factory oval rubber plug and the (2) round rub-ber plugs in the
bottom of the floor panel located closest to the front tire opening, (Figs 1 &
2).
STEP 2
Select (1) M10X1.5-40 Carriage Bolt, (1) Rectangular Washer and (1) M10
Plastic Washer, (Fig 3A). Slide the Rectangular Washer onto and over the
square shoulder on the Carriage Bolt. Thread the M10 Plastic Washer part way
onto the Bolt. NOTE: The M10 Plastic Washer is designed to help hold the Bolt
in place during installation. Insert the Carriage Bolt with Rectangular Washer
and Plastic Washer into the inner round hole in the floor panel. Line up the
Carriage Bolt with the center of the hole and the Rectangular Washer across
the hole. Pull the Carriage Bolt down through the slot in the Washer. Thread
the Plastic Washer down tight against the floor panel, (Fig 3B).
STEP 3
Select (1) M10X50 T-Bolt Plate and (1) M10 Plastic Washer, (Fig 4A). Insert
the T-Bolt up into the oval hole and rotate it 90-degrees so that the block is
across the oval hole. Thread the Plastic Washer onto the T-Bolt and tight
against the floor panel, (Fig 4B).
STEP 4
Select (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM) and (1) Driver Front Support
Bracket (DFS). Assembly with (1) M10X1.5-30 Hex Bolt, (2) M10 Flat Washers and
(1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 5). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
STEP 5
Secure the Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM) to the in-stalled M10X50 T-Bolt
Plate with (1) M10 Large Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 6). Do
not fully tighten hard-ware at this time.
Slide the Driver Front Support Bracket (DFS) onto the M10X1.5 -40 Carriage
Bolt with (1) M10 Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 6). Do not
fully tighten hardware at this time.
STEP 6
Move along the side of the vehicle to the center location below where the
front and rear doors meet. Locate the 4th and 5th hole in the floor panel from
the front wheel opening, (Fig 7). Remove the (2) rubber plugs. Select (2)
M10X35 Bolt Plates and (2) M10 Plastic Washers. Insert (1) M10X35 Bolt Plate
with (1) M10 Plastic Washer into the first and second round hole in the floor
panel next to the pinch weld, (Figs 8A & 8B). IM-PORTANT: Install the Bolt
Plates with the “Plates” pointing toward each other, (see Fig 8C).
Attach (1) Locking Plate to the (2) Bolt Plates with (1) M10 Large Flat Washer
and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 9). Do not fully tighten hardware.
STEP 7
Select (1) Driver Center Mounting Bracket (DCM) and (1) Driver Center Support
Bracket (DCS). Assembly with (2) M8X1.25-30 Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Flat Washers and
(2) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts,
(Fig 10). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
STEP 8
Select (1) Driver Center Mounting Bracket (DCM), (1) M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt, (1)
Support Plate and (1) M10 Hex Nut. Thread the M10 Hex Nut all the way down the
M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt. Insert the Hex Bolt with Nut up and into the welded nut
on the tab on the Center Bracket, (Fig 11). NOTE: Thread the Bolt in until a
few threads are sticking out of the welded nut. Do not thread the hex bolt all
of the way into the welded nut. Place (1) Sup-port Plate onto the threaded end
of the M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt, (Fig 11). Continue to thread the Hex Bolt in until
the Support Plate is close to but not touching the bottom of the body panel.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the hardware on the Center Brackets until the final
Steps, (see Step 15).
Select (1) Driver Center Support Bracket (DCS), hang the Cen-ter Support
Bracket onto the M10x35 Bolt Plate and over the Lock Plate secure with (1) M10
Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 12). Do not fully tighten
hardware at this time.
STEP 9
Move to the rear of the vehicle, (Fig 13). Remove the oval rub-ber plug.
Select (1) M10X50 T-Bolt Plate with (1) M10 Plastic Washer, (Fig 14A). Insert
the T-Bolt up into the oval hole and rotate 90-degrees so that the block is
across the oval hole. Thread the Plastic Retainer onto the T-Bolt and tight
against the floor panel as described in Step 3, (Fig 14B).
STEP 10
Select the Driver Rear Mounting Bracket (DRM). Hang the Rear Bracket from the
T-Bolt with (1) M10 Large Flat Washer and (1) M10 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 15). Do
not fully tighten hardware.
STEP 11
Once all (3) Driver side mounting brackets are installed, then proceed to the
Step Bar installation. (Figs 16 & 17)
- 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 brack-ets. 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 17). 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.
STEP 12
Check to see if the Step Bar is level to the car, front to rear, not level to
the ground. Adjust the Brackets in or out as necessary to line up the Step Bar
with the side of the vehicle. Move to the rear Bracket and once aligned,
tighten the M10 Nylon Lock Nut on the T-Bolt, (Fig 15).
STEP 13
Next, move to the front Bracket. Tighten the T-Bolt and Bolt Plate hardware
only, (Figs 3A & 4A). Adjust the height of the front Bracket as necessary.
Once properly adjusted, tighten the M10 Hex Bolt securing the Support Bracket
to the front Mount-ing Bracket, (Fig 6).
STEP 14
With the front and rear Brackets fully tightened to the vehicle, move to the
Center Bracket, (Fig 18).
- a. Fully tighten the M10 Nylon Lock Nut securing the Sup-port Bracket to the Bolt Plate.
- b. Gently push the Mounting Bracket up against and level to the bottom of the Step Bar.
- c. Tighten the (2) M8 Hex Bolts.
- d. Slowly tighten the M10X1.5-40 Hex Bolt until the Support Plate is snug against the bottom of the body panel.
- e. Turn the Hex Bolt (2) full turns tighter to add preload. Tighten the M10 Nylon Lock Nut to lock the Bolt in place.
STEP 15
Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware.
Repeat Steps 1-15 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.
Customer Support: info@iboardauto.com