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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:
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DZ 16260
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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
TOYOTA HIGHLANDERTOYOTA HIGHLANDER
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
*SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THIS KIT*
LARGE THREADED SMALL THREADED
A B C
PLATE
D
H
LEFT FRONT
8mm X 25mm BOLT
E F G
RIGHT FRONT LEFT MIDDLE/REAR
I
8mm X 20mm BOLT
J
8mm SQUARE
HEAD BOLT
K
RIGHT MIDDLE/REAR
8mm NUT
L M
6mm x 20mm BOLT
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WASHER

There are three brace mounting location on each side of the vehicle.
Locate the clips that attach the plastic cover to the vehicle. These will be located just inside the
pinch weld on the vehicle. There will either be 2 or 3 clips on the driver's side depending on what
model year vehicle you have. There will be 3 clips on the passenger side.
Using a 10mm socket, remove the bolt from the clip, and slide the plastic cover out of the clip.
If your vehicle only has 2 clips on the driver's side, the front mounting location for the plastic cover
will be attached with a bolt through the cover and into a metal bracket. Remove this bolt, but
do not discard it. It will be used to reattach the plastic cover.
TOOLS REQUIRED
1
BRACKET
CLIP
FRONT BOLT
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Remove the plastic clips from the vehicle. Do this by using a screwdriver to release the center
Once the center post has been released, remove the clip from the vehicle and discard.
Cut the plastic cover tabs as shown for the middle and rear as shown.
If your vehicle did not have the metal bracket shown at the end of step one, you will also need
to cut the cover tab at the front mounting location.
2
3
POST
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