Automatic Retracting Running Board Installation Instructions

Drill Holes for Rear Arm
Locate the Drill Template in the parts kit. Place it along the sill 1/16" in front of the rear sill drain. Use vise grips to secure the Template to the sill. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole at each location in the Template. Remove the Template and drill the holes out to 21/64".

Drill Holes for Front Arm
Most Vehicles
Clamp the Drill Template to the pinch weld 1/8" behind the front mounting tab. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole at each location in the Template. Remove the Template and drill the holes out to 21/64". SUV's – Driver’s Side Only Clamp the Drill Template 1/8" in front of the sill drain. Then drill the holes as above.

Remove Step Plate and Kick Plate
Open the door. Use a flat screwdriver to pop off the Step Plate in the door opening. When the fasteners release, slide the Kick Panel out from under the seat. Do this on both sides of the vehicle.
Peel back the carpet. Move the wiring harness out of the way.

Install Front Upper Support Mount
Use a tape measure to locate the center between each pair of holes drilled in the previous steps. Use a straight edge to draw a vertical line up the sill from this center point.
Center the Upper Support Mount on this line in the upper corner of the sill. Use the Mount as a template to drill two 1/8" pilot hole. Remove the Mount and drill two 3/16" holes. Replace the Mount and install it with two #14 Sheet Metal Screws.

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