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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 16212
SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THIS KIT
CHEVROLET EQUINOX/GMC TERRAIN BRACKET KIT
BD BRBOARDBVM
B 1815LP
SCREW 18-8 SS
PN 440
M8 – 1.25 SINGLE TAB
WELD NUT
X2
B 1814LP
X1
B 1814RP
X1
X1 X1
X2
X2 PN 714
B 1815RP B 1816P
BOLT
PN 524 PN 407
FLANGE BOLT
PN 525
X8
X8
PN 526
3/8-16 LARGE THREAD
X4
X2
X20
M8 – 1.25 DOUBLE TAB
WELD NUT
Tools Required:
X4 PN 611
PN 527
FLANGE BOLT
X12
Note: Air tools recommended.
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13mm

Place the 8mm square head bolts (H) 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 the
front channel on opposite ends of the board, and two bolts in the rear channel on opposite
ends of the board.
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Determine the correct bracket alignment per application (To be used in Step 6).
Front Bracket Equinox – driver
Rear Bracket Equinox – driver
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Front Bracket Terrain – driver
Rear Bracket Terrain – driver
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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 25mm hex head bolt (K) through running board bracket (B) and start the bolt
into a M8 – 1.25 double tab spot weld nut (M) in the front hole location shown below. Place an
8mm x 25mm hex head bolt (K) through running board bracket (B) and start the bolt into a M8
– 1.25 single tab spot weld nut (J) in the rear hole location shown below. Position bracket into
front driver location with thread plates in vehicle openings and tighten completely.
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Place an 8mm x 25mm hex head bolt (K) through running board bracket (D) and start the bolt
into a M8 – 1.25 double tab spot weld nut (M) in the front hole location shown below. Place a
3/8”-16 x 1.25 hex cap screw (G) through running board bracket (D) and start the bolt into a
3/8”-16 large thread plate (I) in the rear hole location shown below. Position bracket into front
driver location with thread plates in vehicle openings and tighten completely.
9/16”
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Using the bracket configuration for the application needed (shown in Step 2), place running
board bracket (F) onto the correct location in Bracket (B) and bolt together using a
8mmx20mm hex head flange bolt (N) and a M8 flange nut (L). Repeat for the rear bracket
location (brackets D and F), again using the correct location from Step 2. Place running board
on bracket (F) and start M8 flange nuts (L) onto each of the 8mm square head bolts (H). Do
not completely tighten. Rotate board upwards and then place the remaining two 8mmx20mm
hex head flange bolt (N) and the two M8 flange nut (L) (per bracket location) and tighten all
completely.
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. (Note: opening door may aid
in determining step surface location in/out on vehicle) Tighten the M8 nuts (L) completely
securing the board to the brackets.
Repeat steps 1-6 for passenger side using brackets (C) and (E).
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