TYGER TG-SS2F35778 3.5 Rider Running Boards Installation Guide

TYGER TG-SS2F35778 3.5 Rider Running Boards

Product Specifications

• Model: TG-SS2F35778
• Includes: Driver/Left Sidebar, Passenger/Right Sidebar, Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket, Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket, Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket, Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket, Large and Small Double Bolt Plates, Flat Washers, Lock Washers, Hex Nuts, Plastic Retainers, Combo Bolts

Product Usage Instructions

• Step 1: Unboxing
  Remove all contents from the box and ensure all parts are present. Read the instructions carefully before starting the installation process.

• Step 2: Installing Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket

1. Remove the oval rubber plug under the Driver/Left front of the vehicle.
2. Insert a 10mm Large Double Bolt Plate into the oval hole.

• Step 3: Attaching Front Mounting Bracket

1. Select the Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket.
2. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate using 10mm Flat Washers, Lock Washers, and Hex Nuts. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this point.

• Step 4: Installing Rear Mounting Bracket

1. Determine if your vehicle is a 4-door or 3-door model.
2. For 4-door models:
  * Remove the rubber plug.
  * Attach the Driver/Left Rear Bracket to the Large 10mm Bolt Plate using the center and forward slots only.
3. For 3-door models (1997-98):
  * Use the Small Double Bolt Plate and Plastic Retainers.
  * Attach the Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket to the Large Double Bolt Plate using the center and forward slot on the bracket.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What should I do if I find missing parts or damage during unboxing?
If you find any missing parts or damage, please take a picture for claim purposes and visit www.tygerauto.com/contact to file your claim.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. FAILURE TO IDENTIFY DAMAGE BEFORE INSTALLATION COULD LEAD TO A REJECTION OF ANY CLAIM. IF MISSING PARTS OR ANY DAMAGE FOUND, PLEASE TAKE A PICTURE FOR THE CLAIM PURPOSE. TO FILE YOUR CLAIM, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.TYGERAUTO.COM/CONTACT

TORQUE VALUES

PART LIST

• x1 Driver/Left Sidebar
• x1 Passenger/Right Sidebar
• x1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket
• x1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket
• x1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket
• x1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket
• x4 10mm Large Double Bolt Plates
• x1 10mm Small Double Bolt Plate
• x8 10mm x 34mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
• x8 10mm Lock Washers
• x8 10mm Hex Nuts
• x2 10mm Plastic Retainers
• x8 8mm x 25mm Combo Bolts

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

• STEP 1
  REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

• STEP 2
  From under the Driver/Left front of the vehicle, remove the oval rubber plug located on the inside of the rocker panel (Fig 1). Insert (1) 10mm Large Double Bolt Plate into the oval hole (Figs 2 & 3).

• STEP 3
  Select the Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket (Fig 4). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 4). DO NOT fully tighten hardware.

• STEP 4
  Determine if the vehicle is equipped with 4-doors or 3-doors.

  • 4-door models:

  • Remove the rubber plug (Fig 5).

  • Repeat STEPS 2 & 3 to attach the Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket to (1) Large Double Bolt Plate (Fig 6).
    NOTE: Use the center and forward slot on the Bracket.

  • 3-door models (1997-98):

  • Select the included (1) 10mm Narrow Double Bolt Plate and (2) Plastic Retainers (Fig 7).

  • Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer partially onto (1) threaded end on the Bolt Plate (Fig 7). Insert the other end of the Bolt Plate,(without plastic retainer), into the large round hole and back out the smaller round hole on the side of the rocker panel (Fig 8). Continue to thread the Plastic Retainer down the Bolt Plate until it is flush with the sheet metal (Fig 9).

  • Thread (1) Plastic Retainer onto the remaining threaded end on the Bolt Plate (Fig 9).
    IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body panel and to aid in installing the Bracket.

  • Repeat STEP 3 to attach the driver/left rear Bracket to the Narrow Double Bolt Plate.
    NOTE: Use the center and rear slot only (Figs 10 & 13).

• STEP 5
  Select the Driver/Left Sidebar side step. Place the Sidebar onto the cradles on the Mounting Brackets.
  NOTE: DO NOT slide front to back or rotate sidebar or damage to the finish may result. Attach the Sidebar to the Mounting Brackets with (4) 8mm Combo Bolts (Figs 11-13). DO NOT tighten hardware.

• STEP 6
  Level and adjust the sidebar and tighten all hardware at this time.

• STEP 7
  Repeat STEPS 2-6 to attach the Passenger/Right side Sidebar.
  NOTE: Repeat STEP 4 4-door instructions only to attach the Passenger/Right Rear Bracket.

• STEP 8
  Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure all hardware is secure and tight.

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