APS Auto Parts Specialist IB10EAI2 User manual

(6’’,5”,4”)RUNNING BOARD
For 2007-2015 Jeep Patriot
Rev:20180301
Installation Instructions for IB10EAI2
by APS Auto Parts Specialist Inc.
Application:For 2007-2015 Jeep Patriot
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Disclaimer: Instructions intended for
persons aged 18+ please do not attempt
without adult supervision. Instructions are
not intended to replace professional
installation. Damage from improper
installation, misuse or modification to the
product voids the manufacturer’s warranty.

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PARTS LIST:
Item
QTY
Description
Item
QTY
Description
#01
2
Running Board(use for left or right)
#14
14
12mm Flat Washers
#02
1
Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket（DFB）
#15
10
12mm Hex Nuts
#03
1
Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket（PFB）
#16
2
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
#04
1
Driver/Left Front Frame Bracket（DFM）
#17
2
10mm Lock Washers
#05
1
Passenger/Right Frame Bracket（PFM）
#18
4
10mm Flat Washer
#06
1
Driver/Left Front Support Bracket（DFS）
#19
2
10mm Hex Nuts
#07
1
Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket（PFS）
#20
2
8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
#08
1
Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket（DRB）
#21
2
8mm Lock Washers
#09
1
Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket（PRB）
#22
4
8mm Flat Washers
#10
4
12mm x 45mm Bolt Plates
#23
2
8mm Hex Nuts
#11
2
12mm x 30mm Bolt Plates
#24
16
6mm x 20mm T-Bolts
#12
4
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
#25
16
6mm Flat Washers
#13
10
12mm Lock Washers
#26
16
6mm Nylon Lock Nuts
PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DRILLING AND
CUTTING IS REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
1. Starting at the driver side front of the vehicle, locate the three factory holes, (1 round and 2
oval holes), in the bottom of the left front floor panel, (Figure 1). Insert (1) 12mm x 45mm Bolt
Plate into the smaller, (inner), oval hole and feed the threaded end back out through the larger,
(outer), oval hole, (Figures 2A & 2B). Next, insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate into the oval hole in the
bottom of the inner frame channel, (Figure 3).
2. Attach the driver side front Frame Mounting Bracket to the (2) Bolt Plates with the included (2)
12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 4). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
DFM
PFM
DFS
PFS
DFB
DRB
PFB
PRB

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3. Select the driver/left front Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Mounting Bracket to the back of the
Frame Bracket with the included (2) 12mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock
Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 5B). Do not tighten at this time.
4. Next, select the driver side Front Support Bracket, (Figure 5A). Attach the Support Bracket to
the front side of the Mounting Bracket with (1) 10mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (1)
10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 5B). Leave completely loose at this time.
5. Move along the side of the vehicle toward the rear. Locate the large oval slot in the floor panel.
Insert (1) 12mm x 30mm Bolt Plate into the slot, (Figure 6A).NOTE: Rotate the Bolt Plate so
that the plate is across, not inline with the oval hole, (Figure 6B).
6. Attach the driver side rear Mounting Bracket to the 12mm x 30mm Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm
Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 7).NOTE: A deep socket is required to tighten
the Hex Nut up into the Bracket. Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
7. With the Running board Bracket hardware loose, pull the Brackets outward away from the
vehicle for proper clearance.
8. Select the Running Board. Slip (8) 6mm T-Bolts into each bottom channel (Figure 10).
Carefully position the Running Board onto the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Running Board to
the Mounting Brackets with (4) 6mm T-bolts,(4)6mm flat washers and (4)6mm nylon lock nuts,
(Figure 11). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Line up the Front Support Bracket with the back of the pinch weld, (Figure 8). Push the
Support Bracket up as high as possible to where the pinch weld meets the floor panel. Snug
but do not fully tighten hardware.
10.Check the Running Board for level. Once properly aligned and adjusted, tighten all hardware.
IMPORTANT: If the Support Bracket is too low and close to the edge of the pinch weld, loosen
the Support Bracket and front Bracket hardware. Push the Bracket and Support Bracket up a
little into position against the floor panel and away from the edge of the pinch weld, (Figure 8).
Level and adjust the Running Board properly and tighten all hardware.
11.Use the hole in the Support Bracket as a guide to mark the drilling location on the back of the
pinch weld, (Figure 8). Once you have marked the location, temporarily remove the Sidebar,
the front Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket. Remove the plastic clips securing the plastic
rocker cover to the rocker panel.
12.Use a 5/16” drill bit and carefully drill the marked location. NOTE: The plastic rocker panel
cover may need to be trimmed to clear the hex bolt for the Support Bracket. IMPORTANT: Any
cutting or drilling tool may break or shatter. Government regulations require safety glasses &
equipment at all times when cutting or drilling.
13.Re-install the driver side front Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket. Attach the Support
Bracket to the pinch weld with (1) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm
Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 9).NOTE: Insert the 8mm Hex Bolt with (1) 8mm
Flat Washer through the pinch weld first, then through the Bracket. Cut the rocker panel cover
as required and reinstall the cover with the factory plastic clips. Reinstall the Running Board.
14.Level and adjust the Running Board and fully tighten all hardware.
15.Repeat Steps 2—14 for passenger Running Board installation.
16.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 Polished Finishes: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the
finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the Running Board.
For Black Finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Running Board.

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Driver Side Installation Pictured
Fig 2A
(Fig 1) Driver side front mounting location
Fig 2B
(Fig 3) Insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate into the hole
in the bottom of the inner frame channel
12mmX45mm Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut
Insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate into the inner small
oval hole and back out the larger oval hole
Driver side inner frame channel
Front
Front
Front

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Driver Side Installation Pictured
(2) 12mm Hex Bolts
(2) 12mm Lock Washers
(4) 12mm Flat Washers
(2) 12mm Hex Nuts
Fig 5B
Fig 4
(Fig 5A) Driver side front
Support Bracket pictured
(Fig 6A) 12mmX30mm Bolt Plate
Fig 6B
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut
10mm Hex Bolt
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Hex Nut
Front
Front
Front
Rear

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Driver Side Installation Pictured
Fig 7
Fig 8
Fig 9
Drill 5/16" hole through marked
spot on pinch weld. Do not drill
close to the edge of the pinch weld
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut
10mm Hex Bolt
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Hex Nut
8mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
8mm Lock Washer
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
8mm Hex Nut
Adjust Running board. Loosen
10mm Bolt and push Support
Bracket up against the floor to
move slot away from edge of
pinch weld
Rear
Front
Front
(Fig 11) Running board Installation
(Fig 10) Slip 6mm T-bolts
into the bottom channel
(4)6mm T-bolts
(4)6mm Flat Washers
(4)6mm Lock nuts