WARNING   WARNING:  Do not store the running boards in the vehicle. Unsecured running boards could become a projectile in a sudden stop or crash.

Note:   Running boards are not rated for rock crawl use or off road conditions where ground contact is likely to occur. We recommend removing the running boards before use in these conditions in order to avoid damage.
Note:   Removing the running boards increases the possibility of paint damage from road and trail debris such as gravel, loose rocks and sand, especially when driving at higher speeds. The vehicle warranty does not cover paint damage.
Removing the Running Boards
  1. Park your vehicle on level ground and make sure the transmission is in park (P).
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  1. Locate the hex tool in the tool pouch and use it to remove two bolts each from front, middle, and rear attachment tabs where the running board is mounted to the rock rail.
  1. Grab the running board near the front and rear.
  1. Lift up and push forward to disengage the temporary support pins on the running board front and middle mounting tabs from keyhole slots in the rock rail.
  1. Pull the running board away from the side of the vehicle.
  1. Store running board bolts in the pocket of the tool pouch.
  1. To remove the additional running board, repeat Steps 1-6 for the opposite side.
  1. Return the hex tool to the tool pouch and secure it in the vehicle.
Installing the Running Boards
  1. Park your vehicle on level ground and make sure the transmission is in park (P).
  1. Inspect and clean debris from the rock rail at the running board bolt mounting nuts and keyhole slots.
WARNING   WARNING:  If the rock rail or running board mounting nuts in the rock rail appear to be damaged, do not install the running board. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

  1. Locate the tool pouch and remove the hex tool and the running board mounting bolts.
  1. Grab the running board for the appropriate side near the front and rear of the running board.
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  1. Align the temporary support pins on the front and middle mounting tabs to the larger opening of the keyhole slots on the rock rail.
  1. Tilt the running board up or down so that the running board mounting tabs are even with the surface of the rock rail.
  1. Move the running board toward the vehicle so that the mounting tabs are flat against the rock rail and the temporary support pins go through the larger opening in the keyhole slots.
  1. Slide the running board to the rear of the vehicle and down to engage the temporary support pins on the running board into the narrow part of keyhole slot on the rock rail.
  1. Make sure that both the front and middle mounting tab temporary support pins have engaged the keyhole slot before letting go of running board.
Note:   Mounting nuts in the rock rail should be fully visible through running board mounting tab holes.
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  1. Install one of the running board bolts into the rear upper hole on the rear mounting tab of the running board. This ensures all the other mounting tab holes line up.
  1. Use the hex tool to tighten the bolt.
WARNING   WARNING:  If all running board tabs do not sit flush against the rock rail, do not install the running board. It could be an indication that the rock rail has been damaged. Installation of the remaining bolts could damage running board, mounting brackets, or cause further damage to rock rail. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

  1. To make sure the temporary mounting pins are properly engaged with the rock rail, the three running board tabs must be flush against the rock rail.
  1. Install a bolt on the remaining hole in the rear running board mounting tab and two bolts each on the middle and front running board mounting tabs.
  1. Use the hex tool to tighten the bolts.
Note:   We recommend that you use a torque wrench to make sure you tighten all the bolts to the required 20 lb.ft (27 Nm) specification.
  1. To install the additional running board, repeat Steps 1-14 for the opposite side
  1. Return the hex tool to the tool pouch and secure it in the vehicle.

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