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Dee Zee Running Board Installation Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Dee Zee product. Dee Zee isrecognized as having the highest quality running boards and accessories onthe market today. We have earned this reputation by offering our customers

a product they can be proud to place on their vehicles. Dee Zee meets allthe criteria of manufacturing a custom-fit product which guarantees it to

be the easiest product to install.

Note: Please take time to read all of the instructions before beginning this installation.

Warning! Please check for wiring or other obstructions before drilling any holes into

the vehicle. If it is necessar y to drill any holes into the vehicle, Dee Zee recommends

putting a sealant or rust inhibitor around all holes drilled into the body of the vehicle.

Warning! It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to check for tire clearance.

Warning! It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on running boards or side box boards

while the vehicle is in motion.

Cleaning Instructions: To maintain the bright finish of your Dee Zee running boards,

clean with a mild detergent. For our stainless steel products and accessories, the

application of a high grade automotive type wax is recommended.

If you should happen to have any questions with this product or you have an

installation question, please feel free to call us at:

1-800-779-8222

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DZ2378.PDF 04/14/08

K2012P

K2013P REG CAB X2

K2014P X2 B 2008LP X3

REG CAB X4

EC RSP X4 B 1792P X6

ROUGH STEP RUNNING BOARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

DODGE RAM 2009-CURRENT DZ 3527, DZ 3528, DZ 3530SIDE STEP TUBE LEFT HAND BRACKET

A B

C DRIGHT HAND BRACKET ANGLE BRACKETEND CAP

E

EC RSP X4 B 1792P X6

REG CAB X2 REG CAB X8

B 2008RP X3 B 1791P X10 PN 70B X8

REG CAB X1 REG CAB X8 REG CAB X12 REG CAB X4

PN 685 X2 PN 686 X12 PN 525 X18 PN 611 X6

BLACK

REG CAB X12 REG CAB X40 REG CAB X20

PN 96B X18 PN 72B X52 PN 71B X26

H I J

L M

K

1/4" HEX NUT

8mm X 25mm

FLANGE HEAD BOLT

STRAP BRACKET

NHEAD BOLT

1/4 X 1" HEX 1/4" FLAT WASHER

NUTSERT SET TOOL 8mm HEX

NUTSERT

8mm THREADED

PLATE

F G1/4 X 3/4" HEX

HEAD BOLT

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WRENCH/RATCHET

13mm, 15mm, 7/16"

Install the 8mm nutsert [I] as shown below.

The passenger's side is shown. The front of the vehicle is to the left of the picture.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1

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Use the nutsert set tool [H] to crimp the nutserts in the holes.

Hold the nut on the set tool with a 15mm wrench. Tighten the bolt in the set tool with a 13mm

socket.

Torque the nutserts to the spcification below to insure they are set correctly.

Put a 8mm x 25mm bolt [J] through the top hole in the braces and thread into the

8mm threaded plate [K] until the bolt starts to come through the threaded plate.3

2

Repeat this for the other braces.

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When the brace is put up to the vehicle mounting location, the threaded plate

must go into the large slot above the nutserts previously installed.

Thread 2 of the 8mm x 25mm bolts [J] through the slots in the braces into the nutserts.

Only engage the bolts a few threads into the nutserts.

4

Repeat this step at the other two brace mounting locations.

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Push up on the brace to put tension on the threaded plate in the large slot. Tighten the bolt

with the threaded plate using a 13mm socket. Air tools are recommended for this.

After the bolt with the threaded plate is tightened, tighten the remaining 8mm bolts.

Repeat this step for the other brace locations.

5

Pre-assemble the end cap [D] and strap bracket [F] using two 1/4" short bolts [G], four washers [M],

and two nuts [N]. Leave the parts somewhat loose for the next step.6

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Slide the pre-assembled end cap into the end of the board [A] until the end cap is flush with the

end of the board. The end cap must be inside the board and the strap bracket outside the board.

Tighten the bolts with a 7/16" wrench and socket.

Before attaching the second end cap, slide three of the strap bracket [F] into the running board.

For regular cab trucks, slide two of the strap bracket [F] into the running board.

7

Attach the other end cap.

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Align the strap brackets [F] that were placed inside the board in the previous step with the

braces that are attached to the vehicle. Place an angle brace [E] on the brace board mounting area.

Attach the board to the brace using the long 1/4" bolt [L], 1/4" washer [M], and 1/4" nut [N].

Do not completely tighten at this time.

8

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Align the board with the vehicle from from to back and in/out.

Once the board is in the desired location, tighten the bolts that attach the board to the brace

9

Once the board is in the desired location, tighten the bolts that attach the board to the brace

using a 7/16" wrench and socket.

Make sure all bolts are tightened. Repeat steps for other side.

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