Steelcraft Automotive 132700 User Manual
VIEWPOINT ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARD
1
Driver/Left Running Board
4
10-1.5mm x 50mm Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Running Board
8
10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket
8
10mm Lock Washers
1
Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket
8
10mm Hex Nuts
1
Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket
12
6mm T-Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Rear Mounting
Bracket
12
6mm x 22mm x 2mm Flat Washers
4
140mm x 40mm x 5mm Support Plates
12
6mm Lock Washers
8
10mm x 28mm Bolt Plates
12
6mm Hex Nuts
Driver/Left Rear
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Side
Running Board
Driver/Left Side
Running Board
Driver/Left
Front Mounting
Bracket
Front
Passenger/Right
Front Mounting
Bracket
Passenger/Right Rear
Mounting Bracket
(4) Bolt Plates
(4) Support Plates
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PARTS LIST:
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting on the passenger side of the vehicle, locate and remove the 2nd and 3rd round factory
rubber plugs in the bottom of the body panel located closest to the front tire opening, (Figure
1). Select (2) Bolt Plates, (Figure 3A). Insert each Bolt Plate into the factory hole with long end
of the plates facing each other, (Figure 3B). Hold the Front Bracket over the bolt plates and
line up the (2) mounting holes, (Figure 4). Secure the bracket to the bolt plates with (2) 10mm
Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 5). Snug but do not
tighten hardware at this time.
3. Next, select (1) Support Plate and (1) 10mm x 50mm Hex Bolt, (Figure 5). Thread the 10mm
Hex Bolt a few threads into and through the Lock Nut welded onto the back tab on the front
Bracket, (Figure 6). Insert the Support Plate with the welded socket facing down, into the
space between the Front Bracket and the floor panel behind the pinch weld, (Figure 7).
Tighten the Hex Bolt until the Plate is close to but not touching the floor panel. Do not tighten
hardware at this time.
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(Fig 1) Passenger side front mounting
location pictured. Use the 2nd and 3rd
mounting hole from the front fender opening
Remove (2) plugs
Front
Front
(Fig 2) Passenger side rear
mounting location pictured
Remove (2) plugs
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4. Repeat Steps 2 – 3 to install the passenger side rear Bracket, (Figures 2 & 8).
5. Carefully unwrap the passenger side Running Board. From the front, slide (3) T-Bolts into each
channel in the bottom of the Running Board, (Figure 9). Slide the T-Bolts forward or back to
line up with the slots in the (2) previously installed Mounting Brackets. Hold the Running Board
up to the vehicle at a slight angle and gently push it into position against the rocker panel.
Insert the T-Bolts through the slots in the Brackets, (Figure 10).
6. Attach the Running Board to the Mounting Brackets with the included (6) 6mm Flat Washers,
(6) 6mm Lock Washers and (6) 6mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 10). Do not tighten at this time.
7. Note that the mounting locations, (front and rear lower body panels), for the Brackets are
slightly curved and not flat.
a. Check to see if the Running Board is level to the car, front to rear, not level to the
ground, (Figure 11). To adjust, loosen the 10mm Bracket hardware and slide the
Brackets up or down the lower body panel. Once level, tighten the 10mm Bolt Plate to
Bracket hardware only. The Hex Bolt on the back of the Mounting Bracket for the
Support Plate should be completely loose at this time.
b. Next, check for level to the ground, side to side only, (Figure 12). If the outside edge of
the running board is tilted down, tighten the long 10mm x 50mm Hex Bolts on the back
of the (2) Mounting Brackets evenly until the Running Board is level. If the Running
Board is tilted up, loosen the Hex Bolt in the Support Plate a little until the Running
Board is level. If the Support Plate is loose and the Board is still not level, loosen the
Brackets completely and move them up or down on the body panel until the Board is
properly adjusted. Once level, tighten all hardware.
8. Repeat Steps 2 – 7 for the driver side Running Board installation.
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be
used also to clean the Running Board.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Running Board Brackets.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
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