Steelcraft Automotive 132700 RUNNING BOARD - Manual (Page 2)

VIEWPOINT ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARD
2010-12 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Page 2 of 4 10/18/12 (DP)
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
(Fig 1) Passenger side front mounting
location pictured. Use the 2nd and 3rd
mounting hole from the front fender opening
Remove (2) plugs
Front
FIG. 4
Gently push into position
Front
(Fig 2) Passenger side rear
mounting location pictured
Remove (2) plugs