Steelcraft Automotive 133150 RUNNING BOARD - Manual (Page 3)

VIEWPOINT RUNNING BOARDS
2010-12 LEXUS RX350
Page 3 of 8 10/23/12 (DP)
9. Carefully unwrap and select the driver side Running Board. Insert (3) 6mm T-Bolts into each slot in the
end of the channels, (3 T-Bolts per channel), on the bottom of the Running Board, (Fig. 19). Hold the
Running Board up in approximate position and slide the T-Bolts down to line up with the (3) Mounting
Brackets. Tilt the Board up at a slight angle and push back against the vehicle until the T-Bolts fit into
the slots on the Brackets. Secure the Board to the Brackets with (6) 6mm Flat Washers, (6) 6mm Lock
Washers and (6) 6mm Hex Nuts, (Fig. 20). Do not tighten hardware at this time. NOTE: the Running
Board is designed to fit close to the vehicle. It may be necessary to temporarily loosen the Bracket
hardware and tilt the Brackets downward to insert the Running Board.
10. Level and adjust the Running Board as desired and tighten all hardware, (Fig. 21). Once all hardware
has been tightened, hold the plastic covers removed in Step 2, up in position, (Fig. 22A & 22B). Trace
the location of the front and center Brackets onto the covers, (Fig. 23A & 24A). Carefully cut the plastic
covers to clear the Brackets, (Fig. 23B & 24B). IMPORTANT: Cut as little as possible from the covers.
Reinstall the plastic covers with factory hardware. Tighten all hardware.
11. Repeat Steps 2 – 10 for passenger side Running Board installation.
12. 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.
(Fig 1) Remove plastic cover. Remove rubber plugs
in factory holes. NOTE: Driver side pictured
(Fig 3) Insert fully installed
Front
(Fig 2) 6mm Threaded Insert
Tool assembly pictured
6mm Hex Bolt
6mm Flat Washer
6mm Threaded Insert
6mm Threaded Insert
10mm Threaded Insert.
Drilling may be required
Front
(Fig 4) Driver side front pictured