TAC 40-14200T Side Steps Running Boards Installation Guide

June 1, 2024
TAC

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4” OVAL BENT END SIDE STEP
2015-24 FORD F150 SUPER CAB
2017-24 FORD F250/F350/F450/F550 SUPER DUTY SUPER CAB
PART# 40-14200T

PARTS LIST:

1 Driver/left Side Step 12 8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Washers
1 Passenger/right Side Step 12 8-1.25mm Nylon Lock Nuts
4 Sidebar Brackets (use for left or right) 8 8mm Combination Bolts
12 8mm Plastic Washers

TAC 40 14200T Side Steps Running Boards - PARTS LIST

PROCEDURE:

REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.

  1. Start the installation under the driver side of the vehicle. Locate the front factory running board mounting location along the inner side of the body, (Figure 1).

  2. Slide (1) Plastic Washer over each factory mounting stud in the body panel, (Figures 2 & 3).
    IMPORTANT: The Plastic Washers are designed to prevent corrosion between the aluminum body panel and the steel mounting brackets. Do not install the Brackets without the Plastic Washers.

  3. Select (1) Mounting Bracket. NOTE: All (4) Brackets are universal and will fit left or right side. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the (3) factory studs with (3) 8mm Flat Washers and (3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 4). Snug but do not fully tighten the hardware.

  4. Repeat Steps 1—3 to install the driver side rear Bracket.

  5. Select the Driver/left Side Step. NOTE: To determine correct Side Step, Step Pad is farther from front end of tube-see illustration on this page. Carefully position the Side Step onto the (2) Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT: Do not slide, (front to back or rotate), the Side Step on the Brackets or damage to the finish may result. Attach the Side Step to the Mounting Brackets with (4) 8mm x 25mm Combination Hex Bolts, (Figure 5). Do not tighten hardware.

  6. Level and adjust the Side Step and tighten all hardware.

  7. Repeat Steps 1—6 to install the passenger/right Side Step.

  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.
For stainless steel : Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the Side Step.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Side Step.

Driver/left Side Installation Pictured

TAC 40 14200T Side Steps Running Boards - Driver left Side Installation
Pictured

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