TAC 40-16030T Side Steps Running Boards Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PNC SIDEBAR
2022-2024 FORD MAVERICK/2022-2024 FORD MAVERICK HYBRID
PART# 40-16030T

PARTS LIST:

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.

2.  Starting from under the passenger/right side of the vehicle, locate the rectangular clips attaching the plastic rocker cover to the bottom of the body. Remove the second clip back from the front wheel opening, (Figures 1 & 2). Select (1) “S” Spiral Bolt. Insert the unthreaded end of the Bolt into the hole in the rocker panel, (Figure 3). Select the passenger/right front Support Bracket. Attach the Support Bracket to the “S” Bolt with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware.

3. Hold the passenger/right front Mounting Bracket up to the bottom of the body, (Figure 5). Line up the outer hole in the Bracket with the hole in the Support Bracket. Line up the inner end of the Mounting Bracket with the oval hole in the floor. Use a  marker or masking tape to trace the outline of the Mounting Bracket onto the plastic cover, (Figure 6).

4. Move to the center mounting location below where the front and rear doors meet, (Figure 7). Remove the (2) rectangular plastic clips. For Non-Hybrid Models: Insert (2) Spiral Bolts into the holes. Attach the passenger/right Center Support Bracket to the Spiral Bolts with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 8A). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware.
   For Hybrid Models: Insert (2) Nut Plates into the holes. Attach the passenger/right Center Support Bracket to the Nut Plates with (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Bolts, (Figure 8B). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware.

5. Select (1) 10mm x 80mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Small Flat Washer, (Figure 9). Thread the Hex Nut onto the Long Bolt. Slide the Lock Washer then the Flat Washer onto the Bolt. Thread the Bolt and Washers up and into the inner end on the center Mounting Bracket, (Figure 9). Hold the passenger/right center Mounting Bracket up to the bottom of the body. Line up the outer hole in the Bracket with the hole in the Support Bracket. Place (1) Center Support Pad
   onto the end of the Hex Bolt, (Figure 9). Use a marker or masking tape to trace the outline of the Support Pad onto the plastic cover, (Figure 10).

6. Continue along the passenger/right side to the last two clips, (Figure 11). Insert (2) “S” Bolts into the holes. Attach the passenger/right Rear Support Bracket to the “S” Bolts with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 12).

7.  Hold the passenger/right rear Mounting Bracket up to the bottom of the body. Line up the outer hole in the Bracket with the hole in the Support Bracket. Line up the inner end of the Mounting Bracket with the hole in the floor. Use a marker or masking tape to trace the outline of the Mounting Bracket onto the plastic cover.

8. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the body. Use a hacksaw blade or sharp knife to cut out the marked areas. Once cut, partially reinstall the cover. Leave the front and rear of the cover loose.

9. Move to the front mounting location. Select the 10mm “Long” Bolt Plate, (Figure 13). Insert the Bolt Plate into the oval hole in the floor, (Figure 14). Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to help hold in place. Use is not mandatory for installation. Attach the passenger/right front Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 15). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the front facing side of the Support Bracket with the
   included (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 15 & 16). Do not fully tighten hardware.

10. Move to the center mounting location. Attach the Center Mounting Bracket to the rear facing side of the Center Support Bracket with the included (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 17). Tighten or loosen the long 10mm Hex Bolt with Center Support Pad until the Mounting Bracket is close to level and in line with the front and rear Brackets, (Figure 18). Leave hardware loose.

11. Continue to the rear mounting location. Thread (1) 10mm Fish Wire onto (1) 10mm “Short” Bolt Plate, (Figure 19). Insert Fish Wire and 10mm “Short” Bolt Plate into the square hole and down through the round hole in the floor, (Figures 20 & 21). Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to help hold in place. Use is not mandatory for installation. Attach the passenger/right Rear Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 22). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the rear facing side of the Support Bracket with the included (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 22 & 23). Do not fully tighten hardware.

12. Select the passenger/right Sidebar. Carefully position the Sidebar onto the (3) Mounting Brackets,
    (Figure 24). IMPORTANT: Do not slide the Sidebar, (forward or backward or rotate), on the Brackets or
    damage to the finish on the Sidebar may result.

13. Attach the Sidebar to the Brackets with the included (6) 8mm Combo Bolts, (Figure 24). Do not tighten hardware. Level and adjust Sidebar on the front and rear Brackets first and tighten hardware.

14. Move to the center Mounting Bracket. Thread the 10mm Hex Bolt in or out to adjust the Bracket up to the Side Bar. Once properly adjusted, turn the Hex Bolt in (clockwise) 1/4-1/2 of a turn then tighten the 10mm Hex Nut on the Bolt against the Bracket to lock in place and tighten all hardware, (Figure 18).

15. Fully reattach plastic cover to floor.

16.  Repeat Steps 2—15 for driver/left Sidebar installation.

17.  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 Sidebars.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebars.

Passenger/right Side Installation Pictured

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