Dee Zee DZ16223 User Manual

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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

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BRACKET

BRACKET

DZ 16201

DZ 16202

DZ 16203

X2

B 2189LP

X1

B 2189RP

X1

DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRACE

PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRACE

B 2190LP

X1

B 2190RP

X1

DRIVER SIDE REAR BRACE

PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRACE

B 2188LP

X1

B 2188RP

X1

PN 525

X8

PN 835

X4

PN 742

X4

PN 524

X8

PN 526

X12

PN 174

X 4

PN 113B

X4

DZ 16223

DZ 16223DZ 16223

DZ 16223

FORD ESCAPE

FORD ESCAPEFORD ESCAPE

FORD ESCAPE

*SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THIS KIT*

LEFT SUPPORT RIGHT SUPPORT

A B C

D

F

H

8mm X 25mm BOLT

E

G

I

8mm THREADED OFFSET THREADED

PLATE HEAD BOLT

J

PLATE

K

8mm SQUARE

L M

8mm NUT

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3/8 " BUTTON

HEAD BOLT

3/8" FLAT WASHER

ON

WRENCH/RATCHET

10mm, 13mm

TAPE

1/4" DRILL BIT

7/32" ALLEN

TIN SNIPS

MEASURE

Using the 8mm bolt [H] and threaded plate [I], thread the bolt into the plate.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1

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Insert the threaded plate into the outer slot at the front mounting location.

2

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Using the 8mm bolt [H] and threaded plate [I], thread the bolt into the plate

through the slot shown below in the front driver side brace [D].

Once the bolt is threaded into the threaded plate, insert the threaded plate into the other slot in the

front mounting location. Rotate the brace to capture the bolt from Step 2 in the open ended slot.

3

4

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Align the brace so that it is perpendicular to the vehicle. Pull down on the brace to put tension on

the threaded plates and tighten with a 13mm socket.

The rear mounting location is covered with a plastic panel.

Just in front of this panel is a cut out in the cladding.

5

TIGHTEN BOLT
HERE WITH
13mm

TIGHTEN BOLT
HERE WITH
13mm

PULL

BRACE

DOWN

6

CUT OUT

PLASTIC PANEL

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To attach the rear mounting bracket, you will need to drill a 1/4" hole through the plastic cladding.

The 1/4" hole will be located 11/16" over from the cut-out.

It will be 1- 1/4" up from the edge of

the cladding.

ONLY DRILL THROUGH THE

PLASTIC CLADDING.

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Once the hole has been drilled, release the 2 clips on either side of the cladding cut out.

Using a 10mm socket, remove the panel. One of the bolts is under the cladding.

NOTE:

SAVE THE BOLTS.

THEY WILL BE USED

TO REINSTALL

THE PANEL.

Using the 3/8" button head bolt [M],

3/8" washer [N], and offset threaded plate [J],

thread the bolt into the plate

through the slot in the mounting bracket [B].

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9

RELEASE CLIP

10

REMOVE PANEL

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The threaded plate on mounting bracket [B] will be attaching to the hole shown below.

Pull down on the plastic cladding and insert the end of the threaded plate into the hole.

Maneuver the plate until it is completely in the opening.

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12

THREADED PLATE HERE

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Insert the 7/32" Allen through the hole drilled in Step 7 and into the head of the button head bolt.

Pull down on the mounting bracket to put the threaded plate under tension and tighten the bolt.

13

TIGHTEN BOLT
HERE WITH 7/32"
ALLEN

KEEP THE
BRACKET CLOSE
TO THE PINCH
WELD.

PULL

BRACE

DOWN

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Using the 3/8" button head bolt [M],

3/8" washer [N], and offset threaded plate [J],

thread the bolt into the plate

through the slot in the rear brace [F].

Once installed on the rear brace, insert the threaded plate into the hole shown below.

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THREADED PLATE HERE

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Using the 8mm bolt [H] and 8mm nut [L], attach the rear brace to the mounting bracket.

Do NOT completely tighten at this time.

Move the brace and the threaded plate so that the threaded plate is contacting the hole on both sides.

Pull down on the brace to put tension on the threaded plate and tighten with a 7/32" Allen.

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17

TIGHTEN BOLT
HERE WITH 7/32"

PULL

BRACE

DOWN

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Once the rear inner bolt is tightened, tighten the bolts connecting the rear brace to the

mounting bracket using a 13mm socket/wrench.

The plastic panel that was removed in Step 9 must be modified to make room for the brace

before it can be reinstalled. Use tin snips or aviation snips to cut a notch.

Measure form the edge as shown below. The start of the cut out will be at 6 -3/4".

The notch needs to be 1/2" to 3/4" wide and extend to the second rib in the panel.

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TIGHTEN BOLTS
HERE WITH

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Once the panel has been trimmed, reinstall it using the 10mm sockets and the bolts that

were removed earlier.

Reinstall the clips that attach the cladding to the vehicle.

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INSERT THE TOP
PORTION OF THE
CLIP INTO THE
SHEET METAL
FIRST

AFTER THE TOP IS
INSTALLED, PUSH
IN THE BOTTOM
PART OF THE CLIP

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Slide two square head bolts [K] into the channels on the underside of the running board.

Line the bolts in the running board up with the slots in the braces.

Place the board on the braces with the bolts through the brace slots.

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Slide the board to the desired location from front to rear. A tape measure may be used to insure

the board is centered between the wheel wells. Slide the board in/out on the brace slots to place

the board an even distance from the vehicle.

Attach the board to the braces using the flange nut [L]. Tighten all board bolts with a 13mm socket.

Check to make sure all bolts are tightened.

Repeat process for passenger side.

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