How to Install Raptor Series 5 in. Oval Wheel to Wheel Side Step Bars - Black E-Coated on your F-150

Note: When installing the brackets and bars, all hardware must be left loose until all the items are attached.

1.    Remove all contents from the package and check stainless steel tubes for any damage. Also, verify that all components and hardware listed above are included before you begin installation.
2.     Remove the black tape and large rubber grommets over the mounting holes located on the inside face of the rocker panel.
3.     Existing mounting holes are located on the interior wall of the rocker panel. These mount­ing holes will be used per the
following instruction.

On the vertical wall of each rocker panel, install the U Nut Clips as shown for both front and rear brackets for the top hole positions of only. Install these U Nut Clips so that the threads are to the inside of the rocker panel. Be careful not to drop the U Nut Clips inside of the rocker panel. 

4.    On the passenger side of the vehicle, align the Front and Rear brackets as shown.
5.    Install the Top Flange of the passenger side Front Bracket by fastening two (2) MlO x 30 mm Hex Head Bolts, two (2) MlO Flat Washers and two (2) MlO Lock Washers into MlO U Nut Clips.
6.     Complete the installation of the Front Bracket by using two (2) MlO Hex Head Nuts, four (4) MlO Flat Washers and two (2) MlO Flat Washers. Repeat this process for the Rear Bracket. Hand tighten all hardware.

7.    Place the Step Bar and Rubber Gaskets onto the Brackets. Each Step Bar is marked Driver and Passenger.
8.     Install the Step Bar onto each Bracket using two (2) M10 X 30MM Button Head Bolts, two (2) MlO Lock Washers and two (2) MlO Flat Washers

Tighten until the split lock washer is flat against bracket and snug. DO NOT over tighten and strip the threaded insert in the tube. 

Repeat these steps for passenger side installation. When all hardware is in place, everything must be tightened. See Page 1 for Torque Specifications.