ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE REGISTERED AT. ATS Design Running Board Installation Instructions

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1 ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE REGISTERED AT Before returning this product to the place of purchase read the following information packet Contact ATS Design if you experience the following problems: Missing/ Broken Parts Installation Problems/ Questions Warranty Questions ATS Design Running Board Installation Instructions Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality ATS Design product which was made in the USA. ATS Design has been recognized as having the highest quality running boards on the market today. As an OEM based ISO 9001: 2008, AS9100 registered and TS16949 compliant company we are dedicated to providing high quality products that meet or exceed our customer's expectations. Note: Please take time to read all instructions before beginning this installation. Warning! Please check for wiring or other obstructions before drilling any holes into the vehicle. If it is necessary to drill any holes into the vehicle, ATS Design recommends putting a sealant or rust inhibitor around all holes drilled into the body of the vehicle. Warning! It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on running boards while vehicle is in motion. Cleaning instructions: To maintain the bright finish of your ATS Design running boards, clean with a mild detergent and use a high grade non-abrasive automotive type wax. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THIS PRODUCT!

2 Part Number: C810-BRK-169 Installation Preparation Kit Contents Item # Quantity Description Part # 1 1 Hardware kit C810-BRK Main mounting brackets BRK Passenger side main bracket BRK-F Passenger side front middle main bracket BRK-MF16 Hardware Bag Contents Item # Quantity Description Part # /16-18X1 HEX BOLT GR5 ZINC BLT M8-20 HEX BOLT PLTD M/S GRD5 SCW Pinch weld washers WAS /16 18 TPI Speed Clips NUT /16 SAE FLAT WASHER ZINC WAS /16X18 NYLOCK NUT PLATED NUT /16-18x3/4 GR5 SQUARE HEAD BOLT ZINC BLT013 Recommended Tools Item # Tools for installation 1 Safety eyewear 2 Utility knife 3 Ratchet 3/8 4 13mm Wrench 5 Torque Wrench 6 Metric / SAE socket set 7 Non-scratch Cloth : Damage to the vehicle may occur. Do not proceed until process has been complied with. OPERATOR SAFETY: Use caution to avoid risk of injury CRITICAL PROCESS: Proceed with caution to ensure a quality installation. GENERAL PROCESS: This highlights specific processes to ensure a quality installation. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: This calls out the specific tools and equipment required for this process 1. Remove Running boards & bracket kit from boxing to confirm you have a complete kit. If missing part or hardware fallow instruction on cove sheet. 2. Starting from the front wheel weld, locate the factory mounting locations. The locations will be the ATS bracket mounting locations. See figure 1 Figure 1 ATTENTION: 3. On some Silverado s there may be factory welded nuts on the mounting locations. The welded nuts need to be removed. Drill 3/8 hole through the weld nut and use a 17mm wrench to twist off welded nut. See figure 2, 3, 4. Figure 2

3 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 4. On the front passenger side locations 1& 2 there is a diesel fuel tank along the bracket locations. For location 1 & 2 there is location specific brackets provided in kit. See figure 5, 6. Figure 6 This tank cannot be moved or adjusted. 5. Identify the bracket stamped (BRK-F16) for location (1). Install the bracket, through an opening between the pinch weld and tank strap. Side the bracket up and behind the pinch weld onto the factory location. Use a 5/16 hex head bolt, washer & nylock nut attach the bracket. Leave loose at this time. See figure 7, 8, 9. Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9

4 6. In location (2) identify bracket stamped (BRK-MF16). This bracket has a relief cut on the back channel to allow clearance for the tail end of the diesel tank. Install bracket onto the pinch weld factory location. Use a 5/16 hex head bolt, washer & nylock nut attach the bracket. Leave loose at this time. See figure 10. Figure Once the bracket is line up on the rocker panel, in location 2, use an 8mm bolt in the factory locations at the top of the mounting bracket on the rocker panel. 8. In location 3-4 you will find a small factory round rubber plug. Remove plug and slide the 5/16 speed clip through the larger hole until it lines up with the smaller hole. This will be used as the threaded fastener. See figure 11, 12, 13. NOTE: This is a 5/16 threaded clip, do not use the 8mm bolt. Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure After installing the speed clip, in locations 3-4 line up the bracket onto the rocker panel. Use the 5/16 Hex Head bolt & washer to install along with 5/16 Hex Head bolt, washer & nylock nut through pinch weld and bracket. Leave loose at this time. See figure 14, 15.

5 10. Install the 5/16 Square Head bolts into the rails on the underside of running board. 4 in the inner most rail and 4 in the outer most rail. See Figure Figure Position the running board over the brackets. Pass the bolts through the bracket slots and install the washers & 5/16 nylock nuts. Leave loose at this time. 12. Step back and view the running board to the vehicle. Adjust the running board to its appropriate location to best fit the vehicle. Figure Torque all bracket bolts to vehicle to 12 ft-lbs and running board bolts to brackets to 8 ft-lbs. Figure On the driver side repeat steps 8 13, to complete the running board installation to the vehicle. ATS RUNNIG BOARDS SIDE STEPS