Dee Zee DZ 16215 Running Boards & Steps Installation Guide and Warranty Information

Product Inspection and Returns

Inspect your product for damage & missing parts before proceeding to installation.

Procedure for Returns or Missing Hardware:

• Please contact the original point of purchase for shipping damage, returns, or warranty claims.
• Contact Dee Zee directly for missing parts or hardware.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

⚠️ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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Operating, servicing, and maintaining a passenger vehicle can expose you to chemicals such as lead, phthalates, engine exhaust, and carbon monoxide that are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, service your vehicle and its accessories in a well-vented area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently.

Dee Zee, Inc. Warranty Agreement

Dee Zee, Inc. guarantees the original purchaser a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects in materials, workmanship, and design under normal use. This excludes damage resulting from road hazards, product misuse, improper installation, accidents, modifications, improper repairs, spills, vandalism, neglect, or acts of God.

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of new product(s) and is limited to the replacement of genuine Dee Zee products. Modification of any kind to Dee Zee products voids all warranty coverage. Warranty does not include electrical components, installation, cost of removal, labor, transportation costs, loss of use, inconvenience, or consequential damages.

Warranty Coverage - Materials & Workmanship

Limited Lifetime Warranty:

• STAINLESS STEEL: Side Steps, Grill Guards, Bull Bars, Bed Caps, and Side Rails
• ALUMINUM: Side Steps, Running Boards, Storage Boxes, Transfer Tanks, Bed Protection, Side Rails, Invis-A-Racks, and Cab Racks
• PLASTIC: Storage Boxes
• OTHER: Front and Rear Bumpers

Three-Year Warranty:

• POWDER-COATED / E-COATED STEEL: Side Steps, Running Boards, Storage Boxes, Transfer Tanks, Cab Racks, Sport Bar Ladder Racks, Cargo Carriers, Mounting Brackets (NX, Rough Step, and Bumper Guards only)
• OTHER: Tailgate Assist, Bed Mats, Floor Mats, Auxiliary Fuel Connection Kits, and All Products Not Otherwise Listed Individually

Warranty Coverage – Finish Protection

The finish of all Dee Zee products is covered for one-year (1) from the date of purchase. Protect the finish with non-abrasive automotive wax (e.g. Pure Carnauba) on a regular basis. Applying soaps, polishes, or waxes that contain an abrasive compound may scratch the finish and leave the exposed material susceptible to corrosion.

Warranty Coverage - Component Parts

Operational items such as shocks, latches, hinges, and wear items (e.g., mud flaps, step pads, toolbox tray, end caps, hardware, seals) have a one-year (1) warranty. Replacement component parts can be ordered via credit card (MasterCard or VISA) by calling 1-800-779-2102. All replacement parts are non-returnable and non-refundable.

GPI® Fuel Pumps & Accessories

All Great Plains Industries (GPI) products, including transfer tank pumps and fuel meters, are covered by GPI's warranty policies. Dee Zee's warranty terms do not apply to GPI products. To submit a warranty claim, please contact GPI at 1-800-835-0113 or visit www.gpi.net.

Warranty Submission Procedure

All warranty claims will be initiated at the place of purchase. The original purchaser must present the original sales receipt with purchase date and provide photographs of the defect.

In the event the originally purchased product style is no longer available, Dee Zee will warranty the defective part with a current equivalent. If a comparable product is no longer available, the product would be returned to the store of purchase for a refund or the applicable cost difference can be paid to choose an alternate style.

Disclaimer

All products are sold as appearance accessories and should not be relied upon as protection for the vehicle or its occupants in the event of an accident. Vehicles equipped with supplemental restraints systems (air bags) deployed by impact and collision avoidance systems should not be modified in any way. Always consult the vehicle manufacturer if you have questions regarding supplemental restraint systems and sensors.

Buyer must accommodate front and rear sensors during product installation and assumes all risk should these be tampered, rerouted, severed, or disconnected, including disabling visual, audio, or vibration alerts. Buyer assumes all risk and responsibility for wiring any supplemental auxiliary lights.

Buyer assumes all risk, liability, and cost for the installation and use of Dee Zee products. Dee Zee, Inc. assumes no liability for injury, loss, incidental or consequential damages in the event of an accident.

Installation Instructions for DZ 16215 GMC Acadia 2018

Thank you for choosing Dee Zee to add function and accessorize your vehicle. Dee Zee has been a staple brand in the truck accessory market since 1977, known for quality manufacturing. Our products are born through careful engineering and backed by industry-leading warranty programs.

Review the instruction pages in their entirety to prepare the required tools.

Warning: Please check for wiring or other obstructions before drilling any holes in the vehicle. If it is necessary to drill any holes, Dee Zee recommends putting a sealant or rust inhibitory around all holes drilled into the body of the vehicle.

It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to check for tire clearance. It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on any external vehicle step while the vehicle is in motion.

Cleaning: To be entitled to all warranty rights, Dee Zee steps need to be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent. Do NOT use abrasive cleaners. For stainless steel products, the application of a high-grade automotive wax is recommended.

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Parts List

Required Tools

• Tape Measure
• Ratchet/Wrench (13mm, 14mm)

Step-by-Step Installation

Step 1

Place the M8-1.25 x 20mm square head bolts (P) into the two bolt channels of the running board (A) and slide toward either end of the board. For this application, there should be two bolts in each channel on opposite ends of the board.

Step 2

Locate the existing hole locations shown below. There will be two sets of hole locations (Front, Rear). Remove any plastic plugs in the locations. The images show the front driver side frame with holes utilized and the rear driver side frame with plastic plugs to be removed.

Step 3

Install the main front bracket (B) in the front hole location as shown using bolt (S) and tab nut (R). To tighten, pull down on the brace and tighten the bolt. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

Step 4

Next, install the front support bracket (D) using bolt (I), washer (O), and tab nut (M) into the front hole location. To tighten, pull down on the brace and tighten the bolt. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

Step 5

Connect the driver main front bracket (B) to the driver front support bracket (D) using bolts (N) and nuts (L). Fully tighten all hardware at this time.

Step 6

Connect the driver rear main bracket (F) and the rear support bracket (H) using bolts (N) and nuts (L).

Step 7

Install bolt (I), washer (O), and tab plate (Q) into rear support bracket (H). Then insert the tab nut into the big hole location. Pull down on the bracket to tighten the brace. Do not fully tighten at this time.

Step 8

Install the bolt (I), washer (O), and tab nut (M) on the driver rear bracket (J). Then install the tab nut into the rear hole location. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

Step 9

Connect the driver rear bracket (J) and driver main bracket (F) by using bolts (S) and nuts (L). Fully tighten all hardware at this time.

Step 10

Center the board (A) and install nuts (L) on the board. Fully tighten hardware.

Step 11

Repeat steps on the passenger side using passenger side braces.