TAC 180330 Side Steps Running Boards Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: TAC

Table of Contents

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- VIEWPOINT RUNNING BOARD
- References
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VIEWPOINT RUNNING BOARD

2020-2024 KIA TELLURIDE

PART# 180330

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VIEWPOINT RUNNING BOARD
2020-2024 KIA TELLURIDE

PARTS LIST:

1

| Driver/Left Running Board|

8

| 10mm Plastic Retainers
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1

| Passenger/Left Running Board|

8

| 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers

1

| Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket|

8

| 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts

1

| Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket|

2

| 8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts

1

| Driver/Left Front Support Bracket|

4

| 8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers

1

| Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket|

2

| 8mm Lock Washers

1

| Driver/Left Center Mounting Bracket|

2

| 8-1.25mm Hex Nuts

1

| Passenger/Right Center Mounting Bracket|

12

| 6-1.0mm x 20mm T-Bolts

1

| Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket|

16

| 6mm x 18 OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers

1

| Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket|

16

| 6mm Lock Washers

8

| 10-1.5mm x 40mm Bolt Plates|

16

| 6mm Hex Nuts

TAC 180330 Side Steps Running Boards 1

Passenger/Right Rear Bracket
Passenger/Right Support Bracket
Driver/Left Support Bracket
Driver/Left Rear Bracket
Driver/Left Center Bracket
Driver/Left Front Bracket
Passenger/Right Front Bracket
Passenger/Right Center Bracket
Front
Driver/Left Running Board

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED TO INSTALL.
2. Remove the cover panels on the bottom of the vehicle, (Figure 1A). Keep the OE hardware for reuse later.
3. Locate the Driver/Left mounting location and remove the factory round rubber plug in the bottom of the outer rocker panel, (Figure 1B).
4. Select (1) 10mm Bolt Plate. Insert the Bolt Plate into the hole. Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer to the Bolt Plate to hold it in place, (Figure 2).
5. Select the Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 3). Attach the Bracket to the stud with (1) 6mm Flat Washer, (1) 6mm Lock Washer and (1) 6mm Hex Nut. Do not tighten hardware.
6. Locate the inner hole behind the Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket. Repeat Step 4 to insert (1) 10mm Bolt Plate, (Figure 4).
7. Select the Driver/Left Support Bracket. Attach the Support Bracket to the Bolt Plate in the inner hole with (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 5). Attach the Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket with (1) 8mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figures 6 & 7). Do not tighten hardware.
8. Move to the center mounting location. Repeat Steps 4 & 5 to attach the Driver/Left Center Mounting Bracket to the center mounting location, (Figures 8 & 9). Do not tighten hardware.
9. Move to the rear mounting location. Repeat Steps 4 & 5 to attach the Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket, (Figures 10-12) and reuse the 6mm OE Bolt to mounting the lower bracket slot on the rocker panel (Figure 12). Do not tighten hardware.
10. Select the Driver/Left side factory plastic covers. Hold up each cover to the mounting locations. Mark and cut each plastic cover along the marks to allow Brackets clearance. (Figure 13) IMPORTANT: The covers must be cut for bracket clearance.
11. Select and carefully unwrap the Driver/Left Running Board. Insert (6) 6mm T-Bolts in to the channels on the bottom of the Running Board, (Figure 14). Attach the Running Board to the mounting brackets with (6) 6mm Flat Washers, (6) 6mm Lock Washers and (6) 6mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 15).
12. Level and adjust the Running Board and tighten all hardware.
13. Reattach the plastic covers.
14. Repeat Steps 2-13 for the Passenger/Right Running Board installation.
15. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

To protect your investment , Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish. 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) Remove the cover panels on the bottom of the vehicle

(Fig 1B) Driver/Left front outer mounting location

Front

(Fig 2) Insert (1) 10mm Bolt Plate into the hole. Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to hold it in place

Front

(Fig 3) Attach the Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate

Front
Insert the factory stud into slot, use:
6mm Flat Washer
6mm Lock Washer
6mm Hex Nut
10mm Bolt Plate
10mm Plastic Retainer
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut

(Fig 4) Insert (1) 10mm Bolt Plate into the inner hole. Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to hold it in place

Front

(Fig 5) Attach the Driver/Left Front Support Bracket to the Bolt Plate

10mm Bolt Plate
10mm Plastic Retainer
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
Front

(Fig 6) Attach the Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket

Front
8mm Hex Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
8mm Lock Washer
8mm Hex Nut

(Fig 7) Driver/Left Brackets attached to the front mounting locations

Front

(Fig 8) Insert (1) 10mm Bolt Plate into the center hole. Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to hold it in place

Front

(Fig 9) Attach the Driver/Left Center Mounting Bracket to the center mounting location

10mm Bolt Plate
10mm Plastic Retainer
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
Insert the factory stud into slot, use:
6mm Flat Washer
6mm Lock Washer
6mm Hex Nut
Front