TAC Running Boards For Toyota 4Runner Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- TAC
Table of Contents
TAC Running Boards For Toyota 4Runner
PARTS LIST:
| 1 | Driver/Left Running Board | 12 | 8mm x 22mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers |
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| 1 | Passenger/Right Running Board | 12 | 6mm x 20mm “T” bolts |
| 2 | Front Mounting Brackets | 12 | 6mm Lock Washers |
| 4 | Center & Rear Mounting Brackets | 12 | 6mm x 22mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers |
| 12 | 8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Bolts | 12 | 6mm Hex Nuts |
| 12 | 8mm Lock Washers |
PROCEDURE:
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REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. PLEASE NOTE: 200LBS IS THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR THE VIEWPOINT RUNNING BOARDS.
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Starting on the passenger side of the vehicle, remove the existing (2) factory bolts located by the front tire opening securing the factory rocker panel bracket to the vehicle, (Figure 1). Select (1) Front Mounting Bracket. Hold the Front Bracket over the rocker panel bracket and line up the (2) mounting holes. Secure the brackets to the vehicle using the included longer (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure2). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
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The center and rear brackets are identical. Select (1) Center/Rear Bracket and repeat the procedure as described in Step 2 to install it in the center mounting location, (Figure 3). NOTE: Install (1) mounting bracket at a time. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
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Repeat Step 3 for rear Mounting Bracket installation.
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Carefully unwrap the Running Board and select passenger side Board. Select (6) 6mm T-Bolts. Insert
(3) T-Bolts into each channel on the bottom of the Running Board, (Figure 4). Slide the T-Bolts forward or back to line up with the (3) previously installed Mounting Brackets, (Figure 5). Hold the Running Board up to the vehicle at a slight angle and gently push it into position against the rocker panel,
(Figure 6). Line up the T-Bolts with the slots in the Brackets. -
Attach the Running Board to the Mounting Brackets with the included (6) 6mm Flat Washers, (6) 6mm Lock Washers and (6) 6mm Hex Nuts, (Figures 7 & 8). Do not tighten at this time.
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Level and adjust the Sidebar as desired and tighten all hardware. Repeat Steps 2 – 6 for the driver-side Running Board installation.
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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.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Running Board
Brackets.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
