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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:
www.deezee.com
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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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*** TUBES SOLD SEPARATELY
VARIES
X2
B 2013LP
X3
DZ 16316
CHEVY SILVERADO / GMC SIERRA 2007-CURRENT WITH DEF TANK
B 2013RP
X2
B 2031P
X1
FROM TUBE
X8
FROM TUBE
X8
PN 525
X12
PN 909
X12
BOLT PACK
X12
BOLT PACK
X12
SIDE STEP TUBE
BRACKET LEFT HAND
A B
C D
E F G
8mm X 25mm
FLANGE HEAD BOLT
BRACKET RIGHT HAND BRACKET RIGHT HAND
MIDDLE / REAR
8mm U-NUT
FLANGE HEAD BOLT
FRONT
8mm U-NUT8mm X 20mm
H
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WRENCH/RATCHET
13mm, 15mm, 21mm
Install the 8mm u-nut [F] as shown below.
The
driver's
side is shown. The front of the vehicle is to the right of the picture.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Attach the mounting bracket [B] to the mounting locations with the previously installed U-nuts
using the 8mm x 25mm bolt [E].
2
Tighten bolts with a 13mm Socket or wrench.
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Once the brackets are in place, set the tube on the braces and adjust as necessary front to back.
Look under the tube to determine which sets of slots will be used to attach the tube to the braces.
The extended cab tube is shown.
3
Remove the tube and install the 8mm U-nut [H] that was supplied with the tubes into the
slots identified in the previous step. Use 2 U-nuts per brace location.
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Set the tube back on the brackets and slide the U-nuts in the tube slots so that they align
with the mounting slots in the braces. Repeat at all mounting locations.
Attach the tube to the braces using the 8mm x 20mm bolts [G] that were supplied
with the tube step. Tighten bolts with a 13mm wrench or socket. Repeat at all mounting locations.
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For the passenger side, the middle and rear bracket installation will use bracket [C] and be identical to the
steps used for the driver's side. Please refer to steps 1 and 2 for installation.
If your vehicle is a regular cab, there will be no middle brace. Please refer to steps 1 and 2 for installing
the rear brace.
The front passenger side bracket will be attached to the front body shock mount.
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Using a 21mm socket, remove the front body shock mount bolt from the passenger side.
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Attach the brace to the body shock mount. Tighten the bolt enough to hold the brace in place,
but to still allow the brace to be adjusted if needed.
REMOVE BOLT
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Place the tube on the braces as was done in Step 3 for the drivers side.
Adjust the front brace to align with the slots in the bottom of the tube, depending on vehicle build
variation, this may require the brace to angle towards the rear of the vehicle.
Once the brace location is set, torque the front body shock mount bolt to 44 ft-lbs plus a 170 degree turn.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the passenger side tube.
Make sure all bolts in this installation have been tightened.
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