Steelcraft Automotive 190600 User Manual

VIEWPOINT ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARD

1

Driver/Left Side Running Board

6

12mm Lock Washers

1

Passenger/Right Side Running Board

6

12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers

1

Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket

6

12mm Hex Nuts

1

Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket

12

6-1.0mm x 20mm “T” Bolts

2

Driver/Left Center and Rear Mounting Brackets

12

6mm Lock Washers

2

Passenger/Right Center and Rear Mounting
Brackets

12

6mm x 22mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers

6

12-1.75mm x 40mm Button Head Bolt Plates

12

6mm Hex Nuts

6

12mm Plastic Retainers

Passenger/Right Running Board

Driver/Left Running Board

(6) 12mm Bolt Plates
(pictured w/hardware)

Front

Passenger/Right Front Bracket

Passenger/Right Center
and/or Rear Brackets

Driver/Left Front Bracket

Driver/Left Center
and/or Rear Brackets

2012-13 MERCEDES BENZ ML SERIES

Parts List:

PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.

1. Start installation by removing the factory hex nuts securing the bottom of the plastic rocker cover to the

bottom of the vehicle, (Figures 1, 2, 7 & 8). VERY IMPORTANT: Installation can be done without
removing the plastic rocker cover but it may be easier to cut with the cover removed.

2. Move to the passenger side front mounting location directly behind the front tire, (Figure 1). Loosen the
screw in the center of the plastic plug in the floor panel and remove the plug, (Figures 2 & 3).
IMPORTANT: The plastic plug is made up of (2) pieces. You must remove both the outer plug and the
inner clip, (Figure 3).

3. Select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer, (Figure 4A). Thread the Retainer part way

onto the Bolt Plate. Insert the Bolt Plate into the hole in the floor panel, (Figure 4B). Thread the
Retainer down until it is tight against the floor panel. IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is designed to
prevent the Bolt Plate from pushing up into the body panel and to aid in installing the Bracket.

4. Next, select the passenger side Front Bracket. Slide the Bracket over the Bolt Plate and secure in place
with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 5). Do not tighten.

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VIEWPOINT ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARD

(Fig 1) Passenger side front
mounting location pictured

Rear

Front

(Fig 2) Remove plastic plug assembly

Remove hex nuts along bottom of plastic rocker cover

2012-13 MERCEDES BENZ ML SERIES

5. With the rocker cover loose, pull the cover away from the bottom of the body to locate the factory hole

in the floor panel. IMPORTANT: Correct factory hole is approximately 47" back from the front wheel
opening, (Figure 6). Remove the plug from the hole, (Figure 7), and insert (1) Bolt Plate with (1) Plastic
Retainer as previously described in Step 3, (Figure 8). Mark the location of the Bolt Plate, (or factory
hole for Bolt Plate), onto the cover, (see white X-Figure 9A). Select (1) of the (2) passenger side
Center/Rear Brackets. Hold the Bracket in place with the slot in the Bracket lined up over the mark for
the Bolt Plate. Mark the outline of the Bracket onto the plastic cover, (Figure 9B). Cut the cover only as
necessary to clear the Bracket. NOTE: It may be necessary to trim the cover to allow for in and out
movement during Bracket adjustment.

6. Attach the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm
Hex Nut, (Figure 10). Do not tighten hardware at this time.

7. Move to the passenger side rear of the vehicle and remove the plastic plug directly in front of the rear
tire as described in Step 2, (Figure 11). Select the remaining passenger side Center/Rear Bracket.
Repeat Steps 2 – 3 for Rear Bracket installation, (Figures 12 & 13).

8. Select the passenger/right side Running Board. Locate the openings cut at the end of the slots on the
bottom of the Running Board, (Figure 14). Insert (3) 6mm T-Bolts into each channel through the
openings. Slide the T-Bolts into the approximate position in line with the (3) Brackets. IMPORTANT:
The T-Bolts for the front Bracket will be very close to the openings in the channels, (Figure 15). Rotate
the front Bracket forward or rearward until T-Bolts are safely clear of the slots.

9. Carefully place the Running Board in position on top of the Brackets. Slide the T-Bolts forward or back
until they line up and drop into the slots on the Brackets. Secure the Running Board to the Brackets
with (6) 6mm x 22mm Large Flat Washers, (6) 6mm Lock Washers and (6) 6mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 16).
Do not tighten hardware at this time.

10. Adjust and level the Running Board and tighten all hardware.

11. Reattach the bottom of the plastic cover to the vehicle with the factory hex nuts.

12. Repeat Steps 1 – 11 for driver/left Running Board installation.

13. 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.

Passenger Side Installation Pictured

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