Installation Manual

RBP-1215B-RX3/RBP-1215SS/RX3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Page 2 of 6 12/2/14
RBP 13000 TEMPLE AVE. CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746 800-237-7560
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13mm Socket
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3/8” Drill Bit
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16mm Socket
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7/16” Drill Bit
STEP 1 - Remove any old steps and hardware from the truck.
STEP 2 - Select the driver side step, (use illustration on page 1), and driver side rear Modular Bracket. Attach
the Modular Bracket to the appropriate mounting flange toward the back of the step with (2) 8mm Hex Bolts,
(4) 8mm x 16mm Small Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock nuts, (Figures 1, 2 , 14 & 19).
02-08 1500, 03-09 25-3500:
Attach the rear modular bracket to the back of the forward mounting tab on the step, (Figure 1). Snug but
do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
09-14 1500, 10-14 25-3500:
Attach the rear modular bracket to the back of the rear mounting tab on the step, (Figure 2). Snug but do
not fully tighten hardware at this time.
STEP 3 - Start installation towards the front of the driver’s side of the vehicle. Locate the factory mounting holes
in the side of the inner body panel, (Figures 3 & 9). NOTE: Remove any plugs or sealing tape as required,
(Figure 4).
STEP 4 - Determine the correct procedure for your vehicle. NOTE: On 02-08 models, there are several mounting
holes to choose from in the body panel, (Figure 3). Temporarily hold the Side Step assembly up in place and
mark the locations to identify the correct mounting holes required for installation.
02-08 1500, 03-09 25-3500:
Locate the 2nd oval hole from the front, (Figure 4). Select the drill template from the bracket kit. Line up the
drill template with the correct oval hole, (Figure 5).
Mark the smaller holes in the template onto each side of the oval hole, (Figure 6). Use a 7/16” drill bit to drill
the (2) holes as marked, (Figure 7).
Select (2) 10mm U-Nuts. Slide the U-Nuts into the oval hole and over the (2) drilled holes, (Figure 8). Repeat
this Step for the center and rear bracket mounting locations.
09-14 1500, 10-14 25-3500:
Locate the factory front mounting location along the inner body panel, (Figures 9 & 10).
Select (1) Hex Threaded Insert and (1) Insert Tool, (Figure 11). Insert (1) 10mm Hex Bolt and (1) 10mm Flat
Washer into the tool. Thread (1) Insert onto the Hex Bolt.
Push the threaded insert into either hex shaped hole below the oval hole. Firmly hold the handle on the tool
and tighten the hex bolt to expand the insert in the hex shaped hole, (Figure 12). Once fully installed,
remove the hex bolt and tool from the insert. Repeat this step to install all (6) required threaded inserts
along the driver side body panel.
STEP 5 - With assistance, hold the driver side step assembly up in position against the mounting locations.
Attach the brackets on the step to the (3) locations with (6) 10mm Hex Bolts, (6) 10mm Lock Washers and (6)
10mm Flat Washers, (Figures 13 & 14). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware.
STEP 6 - Select (1) “L” Support Bracket. Attach the support bracket to the back of the front bracket with (1)
8mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm x 22mm STD Flat Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock nut. Leave loose at this time.
NOTE: Attach support bracket with leg toward the rear of the vehicle.
02-08 models, use the bottom hole in the mounting bracket, (Figure 15).
09-14 models, use the top hole in the mounting bracket
STEP 7 - Hold the Support Bracket up to the back of the pinch weld and tighten the 8mm hex bolt.
02-12 models without holes in the pinch weld:
Use the support bracket for a template and mark the hole location onto the back of the pinch weld. Move
the support bracket out of the way. Use a 3/8” drill bit to drill a hole through the pinch weld, (Figure 15).
12-14 models with factory holes in the pinch weld: Proceed to Step 8, (Figures 17—19).