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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
DRILLING IS REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
1.
Start the installation under the driver side of the vehicle. Release the lower clips from the plastic trim along the bottom of
the body,
(Figure 1)
.
NOTE
: From below, insert a small or medium sized flat blade screwdriver into the rectangular hole in
the center of the clip. Carefully release each side (inside to outside, not front to back) of the plastic clip and pull the
rectangular center pin down from the clip,
(Figure 2)
. Do not twist the clip, gently pull it straight down once it is released. It
is not necessary to completely remove the trim, only release the clips attaching the bottom of the trim to the vehicle.
2.
Identify the front bracket mounting location approximately 10” back from the front corner of the body,
(Figure 3)
. Remove
excess undercoating from all mounting locations so that Brackets will install flat against body panel and pinch weld.
3.
Select (1) Front Bracket. Hold the Bracket firmly in position against the bottom and side of the body panel and mark the
top left slot location onto the inner body panel. Also, mark the location of the (2) bottom slots in the Bracket onto the pinch
weld,
(Figure 3)
.
IMPORTANT
: Do not drill through the welds in the pinch weld. Slide the Bracket forward or back to
move the slots away from the factory spot welds. Do not drill into or through the outer plastic rocker panel cover. Remove
the Bracket.
4.
Drill a 7/16” hole through the body panel for the top left slot of the Bracket,
(Figures 3 & 6B)
. Select (1) 8mm Threaded
Insert, (1) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (1) 8mm Flat Washer and (1) 8mm Insert Tool. Thread the Hex Nut
onto the Hex Bolt. Assemble the Tool as pictured in
Figure 4
. Use a 13mm wrench to hold the Hex Bolt to prevent it from
spinning. Turn the Hex Nut counter-clockwise to pull/expand the insert in the hole,
(Figure 5)
. Tighten the Hex Nut until
the Insert is fully installed,
(Figures 6A & 6B)
. Do not overtighten the Hex Nut.
5.
Next, use a 3/8” drill bit to drill (2) holes through the pinch weld only.
NOTE
: Drill the holes as far away from the bottom
edge of the pinch weld as possible
6.
Select (2) 8mm U-Clips. Slide the U-Clips over the pinch weld with the nut toward the outside,
(Figure 6B)
. Attach the (2)
bottom slots of the Bracket to the pinch weld with (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat
Washers,
(Figure 8)
. Leave hardware loose at this time.
7.
Attach the (1) top left slot of the bracket to the previously installed Threaded Insert with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (1)
8mm Lock Washers and (1) 8mm Flat Washers,
(Figure 8)
. Leave hardware loose at this time.
8.
Continue along the side of the body to the driver side rear mounting location approximately 24” back from the front corner
of the body,
(Figures 3 & 9)
. Select the rear Mounting Bracket. Hold the Bracket firmly against the bottom and back of the
body panel. Slide the Bracket forward or back as necessary to avoid drilling through any welds on the pinch weld. Mark all
(4) locations to drill.
9.
Drill (2) 7/16” holes through the bottom of the body panel as marked,
(Figure 10)
. Next, repeat
Step 5
to drill through the
pinch weld to attach the bottom of the Bracket. Insert (1) 8mm U-
Bolt into and through the (2) drilled 7/16” holes. Select
(1) Rear Bracket. Attach the top slots on the Bracket to the U-Bolt with (2) 8mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock
Nuts,
(Figure 11 &12)
. Repeat
Step 6
to drill and attach the bottom of the Bracket to the back of the pinch weld. Leave all
hardware loose.
10.
Select (2) 8mm Double Bolt Plates. Locate the channels in the bottom of the Running Board,
(Figure 13)
. Insert the Bolt
Plates into the channels in the bottom of the Running Board closest to the Brackets. Lift the Running Board up and guide
the studs through the Brackets.
11.
Select (1) Running Board. Attach the Running Board to the Brackets with (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (4) 8mm Lock Washers
and (4) 8mm Hex Nuts,
(Figure 14)
.
NOTE
: The Running Board is designed to fit close to the vehicle. It may be
necessary to loosen the Bracket hardware and tilt the Brackets downward to insert the Running Board between the
Brackets and the body. Do not tighten hardware.
12.
Repeat
Steps 1
—11
to install Passenger/right side front and rear bracket and running board.
a. NOTE:
Use the top right slot of the front bracket to install threaded insert,
Figure (7)
.
13.
Level and adjust the Running Board and fully tighten all hardware. Reinstall the plastic trim along the bottom of the body.
IMPORTANT
: Minor trimming may be required around 8mm U-Clips. Use a sharp knife or hacksaw blade to trim plastic as
required.
14.
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
IMPORTANT!
Any cutting or drilling tool may break or shatter. Government regulations require safety glasses &
equipment at all times when cutting or drilling.