OEDRO OETESS-0038/0063 Running Boards Installation and Care Instructions

Step 1: Preparation

1. Locate (4) mounting positions each side.
2. Remove rubber plugs on inner rocker panel.
3. Insert clip nuts onto existing holes in the inner rocker panel.

Note: Some vehicles may be equipped with threaded inserts in the rocker panel; use them directly in Step 2.

Diagram Description: Diagram showing the underside of a vehicle's rocker panel, indicating 'Front' and 'Passenger Right Side'. Arrows point to mounting locations. Another diagram shows a close-up of inserting an M8 clip nut [?️] into holes on the inner rocker panel, with text explaining to place it over the large hole and over the smaller hole next to it, with threads inside of the inner rocker panel.

Step 2: Bracket Attachment

1. Attach the bracket to the inner rocker panel and secure with (1) M8 hex bolt [?] and (1) M8 flat washer [⚪].
2. Secure the bracket to the pinch weld with (1) M8 hex bolt [?], (1) M8 flat washer [⚪], and (1) M8 hex nut [ナット].
3. Repeat to install remaining brackets, do not fully tighten.

Note: For vehicles with factory threaded inserts and weld nuts, clean the rust and dirt around the threads before installation. Proper lubrication is required.

Diagram Description: Diagrams illustrating the attachment of a mounting bracket to the vehicle's inner rocker panel and pinch weld. Callouts indicate the use of (1) M8 clip nut [?️], (1) M8 flat washer [⚪], and (1) M8 hex bolt [?] for securing the bracket. The second diagram shows the completed bracket attachment with hardware. Labels indicate 'Front' and 'Passenger Right Side'.

Step 3: Step Bar Attachment

1. Remove (8) M8 hex bolts [?] and (8) M8 flat washers [⚪] from the step bar.
2. Slide mounting tracks to proper positions.
3. With assistance, lift and attach the step bar to brackets.
4. Secure the step bar on brackets with (8) M8 hex bolts [?] and (8) M8 flat washers [⚪].
5. Repeat to install the other side step bar, do not fully tighten.

Diagram Description: Illustrations demonstrating the process of attaching the step bar to the previously installed brackets. This involves sliding mounting tracks and securing the step bar with M8 hex bolts [?] and M8 flat washers [⚪]. Labels indicate 'Front' and 'Passenger Right Side'.

Step 4: Final Tightening and Checks

1. Tighten M8 hex bolts [?] and nuts [ナット] on the vehicle with 15 ft-lbs. torque.
2. Adjust the step bar to level and tighten M8 hex bolts [?] with 15 ft-lbs. torque.
3. After the step bar is installed, periodically check to ensure all mounting hardware remains secure and tight.