TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars Installation Guide

June 6, 2024
TRAILFX

TrailFX Drop Down Step
Part No. DHS001B / DHS002B
Fits: 2015-2019 Chevrolet, GMC / Colorado / Canyon Crew
Cab & Ext Cab

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TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars

| TO AVOID BEING SCRATCHED, PLEASE PROTECT THE SURFACE OF
THE TAILGATE VENT WAS COVERED CAREFULLY.
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| REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
| READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING  INSTALLATION.
| ALIGN THE STEP BARS AS DESIRED AND TIGHTEN ALL M10 FASTENERS TO 30 ft. – lbs., AND THEM8 FASTENERS TO  15 ft.-lbs.

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PARTS LIST:

Item| Qty| Part Description| Tools Needed
1| I| Step Bar Driver Side| 13 MM SOCKET & WRENCH
2| I| Step Bar Passenger Side| 14 MM SOCKET & WRENCH
3| 3| Mounting Bracket Driver Side| 15 MM SOCKET & WRENCH
4| 3| Mounting Bracket Passenger Side| RATCHET
5| 12| M8 Bolt| TORQUE WRENCH
6| 12| M8 Lock Washer|
7| 12| M8 Flat Washer|
8| 12| M 10 Flange Bolt|
9| 12| M 10 Flange Nut|
10| 12| M8 Nut Clip|

Mounting Kit Images

TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars - Mounting Kit
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

  1.  Remove plastic plugs from the rocker panel.
  2. Start at the front driver side of the vehicle and grab (2) M8 Nut clips (2) M8 hex head bolts, (2) M8 flat washer, and (2) M8 lock washer to driver mount bracket to the rocker panel. Assemble loosely. See Figures 1 and 2.TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 2
  3. Repeat for the center and rear locations.
  4. Repeat for the passenger side.
  5. Grab Driver Side Bar and install loosely to mount brackets with (6) M10 Flange bolts and (6) Serrated Flange Nuts. See Figure 3.TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3
  6. Repeat for the passenger side.
  7. Align and adjust the step bars as needed and fully tighten all hardware.
  8. See Figure 4 for reference.TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4

COMPLETE INSTALLATION

TRAILFX DHS001B Drop Down Step Bars - COMPLETE
INSTALLATION

PRODUCT CARE

  1. Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact.
  2. Mild soap may be used to clean the product.

FAQ’s

  1. Mounting brackets are not getting Installed properly.
    In some cases Illustration images shown in the Installation manual may not be the exactly same as actual vehicle images, also if Driver / Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoiding fitment issue.

  2. Products are thumping/rattling after installation.
    Please ensure that all required mounting brackets/hardware are installed & tightened correctly. Suggest using white lithium / regular grease between the metal to metal contact surfaces.

  3. Missing / Excess Hardware.
    Recheck hardware count as per the part list.

  4. Product not installed properly.
    Ensure make model year, cab length, and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.

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