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STEP 1. Remove the contents from box and check for any damage. Verify all parts against the parts list. Read an

understand instructions completely before beginning installation.

STEP 2. Determine the two front mount brackets, as these will be installed first. SEE FIGURE 1.

STEP 3. Locate the three factory mount hole locations on the underside of vehicle rocker panel. Attach front brack

the first set of mount holes closest to the front of vehicle. Use two M8 bolts. Leave loose.SEE FIGURES

AND 4 .

STEP 4. Attach remaining brackets to the middle and rear set of mounting holes. Use two M8 bolts for each bracke

Leave loose. SEE FIGURES 3 AND 4.

STEP 5. Now apply six 5/16 square head bo lts to board in the appropriate slots of the aluminum and position the

running board onto brackets. SEE FIGURE 4.

STEP 6. Use six 5/16 nylock nuts and flat washers to secure board to brackets. Make sure to adjust and center the

board to vehicle. SEE FIGURE 5.

STEP 7. Now that the board is in place, tighten all remaining bracket bolts. Repeat the same steps to the other sidethe vehicle to complete installation.

HARDWARE KIT

12 5/16 X .75 SQUARE HEAD BOLTS 12 5/16 FLAT WASHERS

12 5/16 NYLOCK NUTS 12 M8 X 20 HEX HEAD BOLTS

4 MIDDLE/REAR BRACKETS 2 FRONT BRACKETS

STEP BOARD KIT #27-1505

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSAPPLICATION: 2003-UP TOYOTA 4-RUNNER

CAUTION:

BEFORE BEGINNING

THIS INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE.

READ THROUGH

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY AND

COMPLETELY

75-0390 Revision

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Front

Bracket

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INSTALLING THE LIGHTS & WIRING HARNESS TO YOUR STEP BOARDS (FOR LIGHTED VERSION)

STEP 8. A three piece wiring harness is included with the Lighted Step Board. The harness includes four (4) light so

and three plugs. Carefully plan a wire route from the right side Step Board to the left. Then choose a pas

through po int (floor board to inner cab) for the wire harness. NOTE: WESTIN RECO MMENDS YOU

A PROFES SIONAL TO INSTALL THE WIRING H ARNESS . SEE S TEPS 10 -14 .

STEP 9. Attach wire harness and lights. Be sure rubber seals are in place before installation. The rubber grommet

around the red and blue wires going into rear sockets should be completely inserted and recessed about 1/4

NOTE: To ensure the longevity of your lights, remove the bulb and place a small amount of w

grease into the sockets and replac e the b ulb. Place a sm all amount o f RTV Silicone where th

wires go into the s ocket. This keeps the sockets d ry and ad ds to longevity.Screw lights into each

end of the boa rd and run conduit in center slot of aluminum base board. This will hold harness in place.

STEP 10. GENERAL TIPS FOR WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION. NOTE: The light wiring ha rne ss

installation requires splicing into vehicles electrical system .

STEP 11. After choosing a pass-through point for cab harness(STEP 8.), follow this sequence: Route long lead harne

short lead harness and plug connectors securely. NOTE:1 Avoid areas of excess heat, vibration, pinc

or rotation when sec uring harne ss to vehicle.

STEP 12. Plug open-ended connection into unused connection. Either connector on short lead board harness will w

Route open ended wire harness through truck cab. Find the closest position to door light switch lead wire.

pass-through holes with silicone or permanent sealer.STEP 13. Connect positive and negative lead wires to vehicle sources (dome light or courtesy light under dash). Use

vehicle door switch for ground lead source and appropriate positive lead for supply. NOTE: Always use

fuse d p ositive (+ ) power sou rce. NOTE:For lighted boards, the best place to find the ho t lead to the

dome light is the driver side windshield pillar.

STEP 14. Test circuit for proper function and connection before tape sealing all exposed wires.

Westin Autom otive Products, Inc.

5200 N. Irwindale Ave. Suite 220

Irwindale, Ca. 91706

Thank You for choosing Westin products

For additional installation assistance please ca

Customer service (800) 793- 7846 or (507) 375-

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