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to the store of purchase
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•MissingParts
•InstallationProblems/Questions
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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

PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRACE
PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRACE
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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

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