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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.

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San Dimas, Ca. 91773

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P.N.: 75-285104-RevA

ECO #: W16-0034

DATE: 12/27/16

R5 STEP BOARD

APPLICATION:

2009-2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad / Crew Cab

2010-2017 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Crew Cab

PART NUMBER:

28-51040, 28-51045, 28-51050, 28-51055

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS,

ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION TOOLS NEEDED

1,2 2 STEP BOARDS, DRIVER (1) AND PASSENGER (2) 10MM SOCKET

3 3 MOUNT BRACKET A 10MM WRENCH

4 2 MOUNT BRACKET B 13MM SOCKET

5 1 MOUNT BRACKET C 13MM WRENCH

6 6 PLATE ADAPTER (ONLY FOR 28-51040 AND 28-51050) 17MM SOCKET

7 6 PLASTIC BRACKET COVER 17MM WRENCH

8 8 M8 HEX RIV-CERT (YELLOW ZINC) M4 ALLEN WRENCH

9 5 M10 HEX NUT (YELLOW ZINC) DRILL

10 5 M10 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (YELLOW ZINC) 1/4” DRILL BIT

11 5 M10 FLAT WASHER (YELLOW ZINC) RATCHET

12 5 M10 BOLT / M8 NUT PLATE (YELLOW ZINC) TORQUE WRENCH

13 12 M6 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC)

14 24 M6 FLAT WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)

15 12 M6 NYLOCK NUT (YELLOW ZINC)

16 12 M8 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC)

17 12 M8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)

18 12 M8 FLAT WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)

19 2 M6 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW (BLACK ZINC)

20 2 M6 SERRATED FLANGE NUT (BLACK ZINC)

21 2 M6 FLAT WASHER (BLACK ZINC)

22 12 M8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (BLACK ZINC)

23 12 M8 FLAT WASHER ( BLACK ZINC)

24 12 M8 HEX NUT (BLACK ZINC)

25 12 M8 SQUARE HEAD BOLT (BLACK ZINC) (ONLY FOR 28-51045 AND 28-51055)

26 5 M10 PLASTIC RETAINER SQUARE

ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT MUST BE USED ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS TO PREVENT THREAD DAMAGE AND GALLING

ITEM 4

ITEM 7

ITEM 2

ITEM 3 ITEM 5 ITEM 6

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS R5 STEP BOARD APPLICATION: 2009-2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad / Crew Cab 2010-2017 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Crew Cab PART NUMBER: 28-51040, 28-51045, 28-51050, 28-51055 AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION TOOLS NEEDED 1,2 2 STEP BOARDS, DRIVER (1) AND PASSENGER (2) 10MM SOCKET 3 3 MOUNT BRACKET A 10MM WRENCH 4 2 MOUNT BRACKET B 13MM SOCKET 5 1 MOUNT BRACKET C 13MM WRENCH 6 6 PLATE ADAPTER (ONLY FOR 28-51040 AND 28-51050) 17MM SOCKET 7 6 PLASTIC BRACKET
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PROCEDURE 1. Remove contents from box, verify if all parts listed are present and free from damage. Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation. Failure to identify damage before installation could lead to a rejection of any claim. 2. Check either side of the vehicles rocker panel, locate the factory holes in the rocker panel by removing the tape. Check and verify what type of rocker panel you have. See Figures 1, 2, 3 & 4.
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M10 Bolt / M8 Nut Plate Insert M10 Plastic Retainer Square (Item 26) Passenger Rear Side Shown M8 Riv-cert (Item 8) Align M8 nut Passenger Rear Side Shown Figure 5 Bracket position to install M8 riv-cert Figure 6 Passenger Rear Side Shown Bracket position after installation. M10 Hardware M8 Hardware Figure 7 8.
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Front driver side shown Figure 10 Loosely install bracket using M8/M6 hardware. NOTE: This exploded view cor r esponds to Figure 3 due to using M8 riv-cert (Item 8). Figures 1, 2, & 4 use the same har dwar e except Item 8. Figure 11 Bracket to rocker panel assembly. 13. Locate (1) plastic bracket cover (Item 7) and loosely secure it to the (6) brackets using the provided hardware: (2) M6 hex head bolts, (4) M6 flat washers, and (2) M6 nylock nuts (Items 13-15). Repeat for every bracket. See Figure 12.
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Insert M8 square head bolt through slot in step board and slide along to align with mount bracket slots. 28-51045 / 28-51055 step board style shown, 28-51040 / 28-51050 similar (adapter plate uses same hardware) Figure 15 Figure 14 Front driver side shown Figure 16 Driver side shown Item 3 Front Item 5 Figure 17 Passenger side shown Item 3 Front Item 4 INSTALLATION COMPLETE CARE INSTRUCTIONS  REGULAR WAXING IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF POLISH OR WAX THAT MAY CONTAIN ABRASIVES.
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AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC. WARNING Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death, personal injury, and / or property damage. FASTENERS: All Westin supplied fasteners must be utilized and installed in accordance with the installation instructions and apply torque to the specifications as defined. DOUBLE CHECK ALL FASTENERS BEFORE INITIAL USE, AND PERIODICALLY IN THE FUTURE TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION AND SAFETY. DRILLING: Most Westin products do not require drilling for installation.