Smittybilt FN1990-S4 User Manual
Installation Instructions
09 Ford F
-
150 Super Cre
w
Driver side
Driver side
Passenger
Passenger
12mm x 40mm x 10mm
12mm x 40mm
Sure Step
(Part #FN1990-S4B/FN1990-S4S)
PARTS LIST:
1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 12mm ID x 30.1mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 4 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 4 10-1.50mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 6 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.1mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 10mm Lock Washers
2 12mm x 40mm x 10mm Nut and Bolt Plate 2 10mm Hex Nuts
2 12mm x 40mm Bolt Plates 4 8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts
4 11mm Plastic Retainers 4 8mm ID x 22mm OD x 1.5mm Flat Washers (Outer)
2 9mm Plastic Retainers 4 8mm ID x 17.1mm OD x 1.3mm Flat Washers (Inner)
4 1/2" x 2” Hex Head Bolts 4 8mm Lock Washers
4 1/2” x 1-1/4” OD x 3/32” Flat Washers 4 8mm Hex Nuts
4 1/2” Lock Washers
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DRILLING IS REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE
RECOMMENDED.
2. Starting at the front of the driver side of the vehicle, remove the plastic pin, the two small hex bolts and
the metal clips holding the bottom of the fender to the body, (Figure 1A). NOTE: Use a small flat
screwdriver to spread the clip apart for easy removal. Due to body panel misalignment from the factory,
it may be necessary to open these holes slightly with a 3/8" drill bit, (Figure 1B).
3. Next, locate the round and square holes in the floor panel next to the body mount, (Figure 2). Select (1)
12mm x 40mm x 10mm Nut and Bolt Plate and thread (1) 11mm Plastic Retainer part way onto it. Insert
the Nut and Bolt Plate into the square hole in the floor. Line up the nut on the Nut and Bolt Plate with
the round hole. IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling
into the body cavity and to aid in mounting the Bracket. After inserting, thread the Plastic Retainer down
side Rear
Mounting
Bracket
side Front
Mounting
Bracket
Nut and Bolt Plate
Bolt Plate
(Pictured with
plastic retainer
attached for
example only)
Rear
Mounting
Bracket
Front
Mounting
Bracket
For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944
Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220
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Installation Instructions
09 Ford F
-
150 Super Cre
w
Sure Step
(Part #FN1990-S4B/FN1990-S4S)
but leave it loose enough to move the Nut and Bolt Plate around during installation of the Mounting
Bracket. NOTE: For passenger side installation, remove the ground strap next to the mounting holes.
4. Select the driver side front Mounting Bracket and hold it at a slight angle against the body. Move the top
of the Bracket into position with the threaded end of the Nut and Bolt Plate lined up with the T-Slot in
the Bracket. The top of the Bracket is designed to fit snug in position between the body mount and the
lip on the body so it may take a couple of tries to get the Bracket into the correct position, (Figure 3).
Once the top of the Bracket is properly lined up in the T-Slot, rotate the bottom of the Bracket into
position with the holes in the pinch weld. Secure the 12mm threaded end of the Nut and Bolt Plate with
(1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Rotate the Nut and Bolt Plate
around to line up the Nut with the remaining hole and thread (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat
Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the Nut, (Figure 4). Do not tighten at this time.
5. Align the holes in the pinch weld with the holes in the front Mounting Bracket. Insert (2) 8mm x 30mm
Hex Bolts with (2) 8mm x 22mm OD x 1.5mm Large Flat Washers up from below and secure with (2)
8mm x 17.1mm OD x 1.3mm Small Flat Washers, (to clear the bracket), (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2)
8mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 5). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Moving to the driver side rear, remove the tape covering the holes on the inner body panel. Select (1)
12mm Bolt Plate and thread (1) 11mm Plastic Retainer part way onto it. Insert the Bolt Plate and
Retainer into the rear mounting hole, (Figure 6A). IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is designed to
prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body cavity and to aid in mounting the Bracket, (Figure 6B).
Once the Bolt Plate has been inserted, thread the Plastic Retainer all of the way down to snug up
against the body.
7. Hang the driver side Rear Mounting Bracket from the Bolt Plate and Retainer and secure it with the
included (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washer, and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Insert (1) 10mm x
35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer with (1) 9mm Plastic Retainer into the hole at the rear of the
Mounting Bracket from the outside-in, (Figure 7A). NOTE: The Plastic Retainer is intended to protect
the outer painted surface of the body. Thread the Plastic Retainer onto the Hex Bolt so that it is
between the 10mm Flat Washer and the body, (Figure 7B). Secure the Bracket with (1) 10mm Lock
Washer, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Attach the Sidebar to the Mounting Brackets using the included (2) 1/2” x 2” Hex Head Bolts, (2) 1/2”
Flat Washers, and (2) 1/2” Lock Washers. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Align the Sidebar and adjust as required. Once properly aligned, tighten all hardware.
10. Repeat steps 2-9 for passenger Sidebar installation. NOTE: For passenger side installation, replace the
ground strap next to the mounting holes for the front Mounting Bracket removed in Step 3.
11. 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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944
Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220
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