APS WB-DN179MD Black 6 Inches Tubular Drop Down Style Nerf Bars Running Boards Instruction Manual

APS WB-DN179MD Black 6 Inches Tubular Drop Down Style Nerf Bars Running

Boards

Product Specifications

• Product Name: NB1 Running Boards
• Compatibility: 09-18 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab (Including 19-24 Ram 1500 Classic)
• Part Numbers: WB-DN179MD, WB-DN179BD, HW-WB-DN179

Parts List

• Driver/left side Running Board
• Passenger/right side Running Board
• Mounting Brackets
• Support Brackets
• Hex Bolts, Lock Washers, Nylon Lock Nuts, Flat Washers,
  Bolt-Nut Plates, Plastic Retainers

Installation Steps

1. Attach driver side front Mounting Bracket to the Bolt-Nut Plate with washers and nut. Do not tighten.
2. Rotate the Bolt on the Bolt Plate to align with the Mounting Bracket and body panel, then attach with bolts and washers.
3. If factory threaded inserts exist, attach the Front Bracket using provided hardware.
4. Install the driver side front Support Bracket and align slots with factory holes in the pinch weld.
5. Attach the driver/left side Running Board to the Brackets using provided bolts, washers, and nuts. Do not tighten yet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How do I identify the driver side Running Board?
A: Use the illustration on Page 1 of the manual to properly identify the driver side Running Board.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NB1 RUNNING BOARDS
09-18 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB (Incl. 19-24 Ram 1500 Classic)
PART# WB-DN179MD /WB-DN179BD/ HW-WB-DN179

PARTS LIST

6

|

8mm Nylon Lock Nuts

3| Passenger/right Front and Center Mounting Brackets and Driver/Left Mounting Bracket|

12

|

6-1.0mm x 25mm Hex Bolts

3| Support Brackets (DS Front/Center & PS Rear)| 24| 6mm x 22mm x 2mm Flat Washers
3| Support Brackets (PS Front/Center & DS Rear)| 12| 6-1.0mm Nylon Lock Nuts
6| 8mm Bolt-Nut Plates| 12| 10-1.5mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
6| 8mm Plastic Retainers| 24| 10mm x 27mm x 3mm Flat Washers
18| 8mm-1.25 x 30 Hex Bolts| 12| 10-1.5mm Nylon Lock Nuts
24| 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers| |

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DRILLING MAY BE REQUIRED.

2. Starting at the driver side-front of the vehicle, remove the sealing tape covering the factory holes in the side of the inner panel, (Figure 1).

3. Determine the correct procedure to attach the driver side front Bracket for your model/year:
   Models without factory threaded inserts in body panel:

   • Partially thread (1) 8mm Hex Bolt into the threaded end of an 8mm Bolt-Nut Plate, (Figure 2). Thread the Hex Bolt in until it is flush with the welded nut, (Figure 3). Use the Hex Bolt as a handle and insert the Bolt- Nut Plate into the oval hole, (Figure 4). Feed the threaded bolt on the Plate through one of the hex shaped factory holes. Thread (1) 8mm Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end and down tight against the body panel, (Figure 5). NOTE: The Plastic Retainer is designed to keep the Bolt-Nut Plate from falling into the body panel and to aid in Bracket installation.

   • Select the driver side front Mounting Bracket, (Figure 6). Attach the Bracket to the threaded end of the Bolt-Nut Plate with (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 7A). Do not tighten at this time.

   • Remove the 8mm Hex Bolt from the nut on the Bolt-Nut Plate from Step 3a. Rotate the Bolt on the Bolt Plate until the threaded nut lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body panel, (Figure 7B). Attach the Bracket to the threaded nut on the Plate with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
     Models with factory threaded inserts:

   • Attach the driver side Front Bracket to the threaded inserts with (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2)
     8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washer, (Figures 8 & 9). Leave hardware loose.

4. Next, select the driver side front Support Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the front facing side of the front Bracket with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 10). Rotate the Support Bracket to the back of the pinch weld. Line up the slots in the top of the Support Bracket with the (2) factory holes in the pinch weld. Attach the Bracket to the back of the pinch weld with (2) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 11). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: Some 2009-12 models are not equipped with factory holes and will require drilling through the pinch weld to attach the Support Bracket. Do not drill through pinch weld at this time, (see Step 8).

5. Move along the side of the body panel to the center mounting location, (Figure 12). Repeat the appropriate Step 3 to install the driver side center Bracket. Select (1) driver side front/center Support Bracket. Repeat Step 4 to attach the Support Bracket to the front of the center bracket and factory holes (if equipped) in the pinch weld.

6. Move to the rear location, (Figure 13). Repeat Step 3 to install the rear Mounting Bracket, (Figure 14). Select the driver side rear Support Bracket. Repeat Step 4 to attach the Support Bracket to the rear of the rear Bracket and factory holes (if equipped) in the pinch weld. IMPORTANT: The rear bracket is different from the front/center Brackets, (see illustration above-note direction of mounting plate).

7. Once all (3) Brackets have been installed, select the driver/left side Running Board. NOTE: Use the illustration on Page 1 to properly identify the driver side Running Board. With assistance, attach the driver side Running Board to the front facing side of the Brackets with (6) 10mm Hex Bolts, (12) 10mm Flat Washers and (6) 10mm Nylon Hex Nuts, (Figures 15, 16 & 17). Do not tighten hardware.

8. Properly level and adjust the Running Board and fully tighten all hardware.
   2009-12 models requiring drilling for driver side Support Brackets:

   • Make sure the Running Board is level to the vehicle. Adjust and tighten all mounting hardware.

   • Line up the slots on the Support Brackets with the back of the pinch weld. Mark the location of the slots onto the pinch weld.
     Drill (2) 1/4” holes through the pinch weld for each Support Bracket. IMPORTANT: Do not drill too close to the bottom edge of the pinch weld. Adjust the Brackets as necessary to move the slots up the body panel away from the edge. Drill the holes toward the outside of the marked slots.

   • Attach each Support Bracket to the pinch weld with (2) 6mm Hex Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and
     (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 11). Check for level then fully tighten all hardware.

9. Move to the passenger side of the vehicle. Remove tape covering front, center and rear locations. Repeat Steps 2—8 for passenger side Running Board installation. NOTE: Refer to the illustration on Page 1 to identify the correct Mounting Bracket for each of the remaining locations.

10. 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 the Running Boards.

Driver Side Installation Pictured

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