
Before returning this product
to the store of purchase
Contact Dee Zee if you experience the following problems:
•MissingParts
•InstallationProblems/Questions
•WarrantyQuestions
1.800.779.2102
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Dee Zee Running Board Installation Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Dee Zee product. Dee Zee is
recognized as having the highest quality running boards and accessories on the
market today. We have earned this reputation by offering our customers a
product they can be proud to place on their vehicles. Dee Zee meets all the
criteria of manufacturing a custom-fit product which guarantees it to be the
easiest product to install.
Note: Please take time to read all of the instructions before beginning this installation.
Warning! Please check for wiring or other obstructions before drilling any holes into the vehicle. If it is
necessary to drill any holes into the vehicle, Dee Zee recommends putting a sealant or rust inhibitor
around all holes drilled into the body of the vehicle.
Warning! It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on running boards or side box boards while vehicle is in
motion.
Cleaning instructions: To maintain the bright finish of your Dee Zee running boards, clean
with a mild detergent and use a high grade automotive type wax. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE
CLEANERS ON THIS PRODUCT!
If you should happen to have any questions with this product or you have an installation
question, please feel free to call us at:
1-800-779-8222
If you would like to find out more information on Dee Zee’s products, please feel free to visit
our website at:
WWW.DEEZEE.COM
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DZ 16210
SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THIS KIT
GMC ACADIA/SATURN OUTLOOK/CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
BOLT
BD BRBOARDBVM
PN 526
WELD NUT
PN 714
Required tools:
X2
X8 X8
X8
B 1732P
PN 524 PN 611
Note: Air tools recommended.
X4
PN 527
X12
X4
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Place the 8mm square head bolts (E) into the two bolt channels of the running board (A) and
slide toward either end of the board. For this application, there should be two bolts in each
channel on opposite ends of the board.
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Locate the existing hole locations shown below. There will be two sets of hole locations
(Front, Rear).
Front driver
Rear driver
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Place an 8mm x 20mm Hex Head bolt (C) through running board bracket (B) and start the bolt
into a M8 – 1.25 2 tab weld nut (F) in the front hole location shown below. Then start the 2 rear
hole location bolts (shown below) into a M8 – 1.25 single tab spot weld nut (G). Position
bracket into front driver location with thread plates in vehicle openings and tighten, but do not
tighten completely.
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Repeat step 3 for the rear bracket. Position bracket into rear driver location with thread plates
in vehicle openings and tighten, but do not tighten completely.
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Place running board (A) onto the brackets. Align 8mm square head bolts (E) in the bottom of
the running board (A) with holes in the brackets. Completely tighten brackets to vehicle.
Center board on vehicle between wheel well openings or until desired appearance is aquired.
Adjust board in/out on vehicle until desired appearance is met. Secure board into palce using
8mm hex nuts (D).
Repeat steps 1-5 for passenger side.
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