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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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5" TUBE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION - DODGE RAM 2009-CURRENT
DZ 17030(C), DZ 17031(C), DZ 17032(C), DZ 17530, DZ 17531, DZ 17532
A B
SIDE STEP TUBE BRACE
C E
NUTSERT SET TOOL
6mm BOLT
8mm HEX
NUTSERT
G
FLANGE HEAD BOLT
FD
8mm THREADED8mm X 25mm
PLATE
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Install the 8mm nutsert [D] as shown below.
The passenger's side is shown. The front of the vehicle is to the left of the picture.
TOOLS REQUIRED
1
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Use the nutsert set tool [C] to crimp the nutserts in the holes.
Hold the nut on the set tool with a 15mm wrench. Tighten the bolt in the set tool with a 13mm
Torque the nutserts to the spcification below to insure they are set correctly.
Put a 8mm x 25mm bolt [E] through the top hole in the braces and thread into the
8mm threaded plate [F] until the bolt starts to come through the threaded plate.
2
Repeat this for the other braces.
socket.
3
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When the brace is put up to the vehicle mounting location, the threaded plate
must go into the large slot above the nutserts previously installed.
Thread 2 of the 8mm x 25mm bolts [E] through the slots in the braces into the nutserts.
Only engage the bolts a few threads into the nutserts.
4
Repeat this step at the other two brace mounting locations.
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Push up on the brace to put tension on the threaded plate in the large slot. Tighten the bolt
with the threaded plate using a 13mm socket. Air tools are recommended for this.
After the bolt with the threaded plate is tightened, tighten the remaining 8mm bolts.
Repeat this step for the other brace locations.
5
Place the tube on the cradle portion of the brace, aligning the threaded insert in the tube with
6
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Attach the tube to the braces using two 6mm bolts [G] at each brace location.
Tighten with a 10mm wrench/socket.
7
Make sure all bolts are tightened. Repeat steps for other side.
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