Steelcraft Automotive 113900 RUNNING BOARD - Manual (Page 3)

VIEWPOINT ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARDS
2011-12 FORD EXPLORER
Page 3 of 7 10/10/12 (DP)
pinch weld. Firmly hold the tool handle and tighten the Hex Bolt in the Tool to expand the Insert in the
hole. Continue until threads are pulled up to the top of the Insert, (Figures 14 & 17). Remove the Tool
and hardware. Bolt the Support Bracket to the Threaded Insert with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (1)
8mm Flat Washer and (1) 8mm Lock Washer, (Figure 15). Tighten hardware at this time.
15. Move to the driver side rear Mounting Bracket. Hold the "L" Support Bracket firmly against the back of
the pinch weld. Repeat Steps 10 - 14 to mark and drill the pinch weld and install the Threaded Insert,
(Figures 16 & 17). Reinstall the Support Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the Insert with (1) 8mm x
25mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Flat Washer and (1) 8mm Lock Washer, (Figure 18). Tighten hardware at this
time. Tighten the front and rear Bracket hardware only at this time.
16. Move to the center Bracket. Loosen the (2) clamp bolts and push the Bracket assembly up against the
floor panel. Mark the location of the mounting hole onto the back of the pinch weld, (Figure 19). Check
the Running Board alignment before proceeding. Remove the center Bracket and drill a hole in the
pinch weld and install the Threaded Insert as previously described. Reinstall the center Bracket
assembly and snug but do not tighten the 8mm Bolts in the Clamp. Insert (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt,
(1) 8mm Flat Washer and (1) 8mm Lock Washer through the hole in the Bracket and into the Threaded
Insert, (Figure 20). Tighten all hardware including the 6mm hardware on the Running Board.
17. Repeat Steps 2-16 for passenger/right Running Board installation.
18. 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.
Driver/Left Side Installation Pictured
Fig 1A
Fig 2
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut
Front
Fig 1B
Front
12mm x 35mm T-Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut