P4 - 75152 Rev. C 0416
Installation Instructions - PowerBoard
®
© 2016 Bestop, Inc.
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PowerBoard
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Fastener Tightening Sequence
Fasteners Must Be Tightened in This Sequence to Promote Smooth Operation
1. Mount linkages to the body of the Jeep finger tight only. (see sections 6 through 8).
2. Install and tighten the torsion bars to specification. (see section 8)
3. Loosely install boards to mounting foot of linkages. (see section 9)
4. Retract the board, then tighten the board to the MOTOR LINKAGE ONLY. (Rear)
5. Open the vehicle door to extend the board, then close the vehicle door to retract
the board. Tighten the board to the FRONT idler linkage when the board
is retracted or in the up position. (See section 10)
6. Now tighten linkages to the Jeep body and Welded Body Flange.
Torque all fasteners to the following specifications:
5-7 ft-lbs (6.79-9.40 NM / 60-84 in-lbs)
Do not exceed 7 ft-lbs.
Section 1
Important Fastener Tightening Information
