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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
Hoursofoperation:8am-5pmCST,Mon-Friday
Reviewcompletewarrantypolicyandregisteryourproductat:
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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.
War ning! Please check for wiring or other obstr uctions before drilling any holes into
the vehicle. If it is necessar y 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.
War ning! It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to check for tire clearance.
War ning! It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on r unning boards or side box boards
while the vehicle is in motion.
Cleaning Instructions: To maintain the bright finish of your Dee Zee running boards,
clean with a mild deter gent. For our stainless steel products and accessories, the
application of a high grade automotive type wax is recommended.
If you should happen to have any questions with this product or you have an
installation question, please feel fr ee to call us at:
1-800-779-8222
If you would like to find out mor e infor mation on Dee Zee’s products please
feel free to visit our website at:
WWW.DEEZEE.COM
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DZ 16201
DZ 16202
DZ 16203
X2
B 2172P
X4
BOARD BRACE
PLATE
PN 835
X4
PN 527
X12
WELD NUT
B 2171P
X4
PN 526
X8
PN 714
X8
PN 524
X8
PN 525
X12
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ACADIA DENALI
ACADIA DENALIACADIA DENALI
ACADIA DENALI
A B
*SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THIS KIT*
MAIN BRACE
C
H
8mm SQUARE
HEAD BOLT
8mm X 20mm BOLT
SINGLE TAB
8mm X 25mm BOLT
D
F
LARGE THREADED
E
8mm NUT
G
I
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WRENCH/RATCHET
13mm
TAPE
MEASURE
On the driver's side of the vehicle, locate the existing hole locations shown below.
There will be 2 sets of hole locations, front and rear.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Place an 8mm x 20mm hex head bolt [E] through the brace [D] and thread the bolt into a large
threaded plate [D] in the slot as shown below. Then place two 8mm x 20mm hex head bolts [E] through
the holes in the brace and thread them into two single tab weld nuts [G] as shown below.
Repeat this step for all of the braces.
Position the brace into the front & rear
locations with the weld nuts in the
vehicle openings.
Pull down or back on the brace to
put tension on the threaded plates in
the holes and tighten the bolts with
a 13mm socket/ratchet.
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WHEN THREADING BOLT INTO
PLATE [G], MAKE SURE THE
RAISED EDGE IS TOWARDS THE
BOLT.
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Once the braces are tightened to the vehicle, attach the board brace [C] to the main brace using
three 8mm x 25mm bolts [I] and 8mm nuts [F].
Partially tighten the bolts, but not completely.
If your vehicle is a 2012 or older, use the bottom three holes in the main brace.
If your vehicle is a 2013 or newer, use the top three holes in the main brace.
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Slide two square heade bolts [H] into the channels on the unerside of the running board.
Place the running board onto the braces. Align the 8mm square head bolts installed in the previous
step with the slots in the brackets. Once the board is on the brace, completely tighten the board
to the main brace. Center the board between the wheel well using a tape measure. Slide the board
in/out as needed to properly line up with the vehicle. Secure the board to the braces using the
8mm flange nuts [F].
Repeat these steps for the passenger side.
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