TOYOTA Highlander 2015 Running Board Part Number: 00016-48021 Accessory Code: RB1200 Conflicts Note: Factory or LIO Running Boards. Kit Contents Item # Quantity Reqd. Description 1 1 Driver Side Running Board Assembly 2 1 Passenger Side Running Board Assembly Color Applicability/Trim Level Accessory Color Vehicle/Trim Color Hardware Bag Contents Item # Quantity Reqd. Description 1 8 10mm Bolt Plates 2 8 10mm Hex Nuts 3 4 Support Plates 4 8 Plastic Bolt Plate Retaining Clips Additional Items Required For Item # Quantity Reqd. Description General Applicability Recommended Sequence of Application Item # Accessory 1 SET Flares 2 SET Running Boards 3 *Mandatory Recommended Tools Safety Tools Safety Glasses Special Tools (none required) Tools Torque Wrench Torque wrench (0-50ft-lbs) Socket 16mm Ratchet 3/8 or 1/2 Drive Extension 3 Flat Putty Knife/Scraper 1 1-1/2 Wide Special Chemicals (none required) Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 1 of 8
Auditor: Torque Verification & Audit Sheet Highlander Running Board Part # 00016-48021 Team Member #1: VIN S cker Torque Target: 23ft. lbs Torque Range: 17.25ft. lbs ~ 34.5ft. lbs. - 25% + 50% Torque Target: 28ft. lbs. Torque Range: 21ft. lbs. ~ 42ft. lbs. -25% +50% Team Member Wrench #1 i.d : Team Member #2: Team Member Wrench #2 i.d.: Tools Required : Torque Wrench 16mm, Socket 16mm Open End Wrench 3/8 or 1/2 Drive Ratchet 3 & 6 Extension Fastener Fastener Description Target Audit Torque Range Head Support plate mounting bolts (4) 10mm Hex (23ft. lbs) 17.25 ft. lbs ~ 34.5 ft. lbs -25% + 50% Brackets to Bolt Plates (8) 10mm Hex (28ft. lbs) 21ft. lbs ~ 42ft. lbs -25% + 50% Audit Instructions: L2 * Confirm Audit Sheet part# matches accessory part #. * Fill in required fields, i. e. auditor, date, etc. * Place vehicle s VIN Sticker in designated box. * Use a calibrated R1digital torque wrench. * Set torque wrench higher than upper limit value. * Slowly apply torque until the fastener starts to rotate. * Record the torque value into the corresponding cell table. L1 * Repeat for all applicable fasteners. * If any torque measurement is out of range: loosen, re-torque & re-measure. Record torque value in the # 2 column. L1 L2 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 1 of 2
2015 Highlander Running Board L1 28FT. LBS R1 L5 23FT. LBS R5 L2 28FT. LBS R2 L3 28FT. LBS R3 L6 23FT. LBS R6 L4 28FT. LBS R4 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 2 of 2
Preparation Parts Identification (8) 10MM BOLT PLATES (8) PLASTIC BOLT PLATES RETAINING CLIPS (4) BRACKET SUPPORT PLATES PASSENGER/RIGHT SIDE RUNNING BOARD ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (Packed in Clear/White Bag) DRIVER/LEFT SIDE RUNNING BOARD ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (Packed in Green Bag) Torque Specifications and tightening sequence Figure reference number Torque Tool required 1, 2, 3 and 4 28ft-lbs 16mm socket 5 and 6 23ft-lbs 16mm socket Passenger side assembly final torque sequence illustrated Driver side assembly final torque sequence illustrated Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 2 of 8
1) Preparation a) Remove contents from box. Remove (2) rubber plugs b) Verify all parts are present. c) Read instructions carefully. d) Working under a vehicle requires installer to wear safety glasses. 2) Passenger Side Running Board Assembly a) Starting on the passenger side of the vehicle, locate the (9) factory rubber plugs running along the bottom of the outer body panel, (Figure 1). b) Counting from the front tire opening toward the back, remove the plugs from the 3rd and 4th holes, (Figure 1). c) Select (2) 10mm Bolt Plates, (Figure 2), and (2) Bolt Plate Retaining Clips, (Figure 4). FIG. 1 Insert the Bolt Plates into the factory holes with plate pointing toward rear of vehicle FIG. 2 Passenger side front location pictured d) Insert the Bolt Plates into the factory holes with the plates facing to the rear of the vehicle, (Figure 3). FIG. 3 Passenger side front location pictured Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 3 of 8
e) Slide Bolt Plate Retaining Clip over the threaded end of each Bolt Plate and up against and into the factory hole in the body panel, (Figures 4 & 6). FIG. 4 f) Move along the body panel to the 7th and 8th rubber plugs. Remove the rubber plugs leaving the final (9th) plug in, (Figure 5). Remove (2) rubber plugs Leave last plug in FIG. 5 Passenger side rear location pictured g) Select (2) 10mm Bolt Plates and (2) Bolt Plate Retaining Clips, (Figure 2 & 4). Repeat Steps 2c 2e to install (2) Bolt Plates in the rear mounting location, (Figure 6). FIG. 6 Passenger side rear location pictured Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 4 of 8
h) Carefully unpack the Running Boards. Select the passenger side Running Board assembly with preinstalled Brackets from the clear/white bag, (See page 2). With assistance, align the assembly up to the (4) previously installed Bolt Plates, (Figure 8-1). (2) 10mm Hex Nuts *16mm socket required i) Attach the Running Board assembly to the (4) Bolt Plates with (4) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figures 7, 8, 8-1). Hand tighten at this time only. FIG. 7 Passenger side front bracket pictured (2) 10mm Hex Nuts *16mm socket required FIG. 8 Passenger side rear bracket pictured FIG. 8-1 Passenger side bracket Bolt Plate alignment locations Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 5 of 8
j) Line up the rear of the Running Board with the bottom corner of the body (Figure 9 & 9-1). Push the Running Board in against the pinch weld. FIG. 9 Passenger Rear Alignment No Fender Flares k) Once the Running Board is properly lined up with the body, starting with the front Hex Nut, (see page 2 for Torque Sequence), tighten the (4) 10mm Hex Nuts attaching the Brackets to the Bolt Plates to 28ft-lbs, (Figures 7 & 8). FIG. 9-1 Passenger Rear Alignment With Fender Flares Support Plate Mounting Bracket Use 16mm socket FIG. 10 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 6 of 8
Rear l) IMPORTANT: Use a putty knife or scraper to remove any body sealant or excessive undercoating under the Support Plate before completing installation, (see Figure 11). Support Plate must rest flat against the floor panel. m) Insert the Support Plate between the vehicle body panel and the Hex Bolt. Tighten the Hex Bolt to 23ft-lbs, (Figure 10 & 11). FIG. 11 Passenger side rear bracket pictured n) Move to the front Mounting Bracket. Repeat Steps 2l & 2m to install the Support Plate in the front Mounting Bracket. Tighten the Hex Bolt to 23ft-lbs, (Figures 7, 10 & 12). o) Slowly open front and rear vehicle doors to check for clearance. FIG. 12 Passenger side front bracket pictured 3) Repeat Step 2 for driver side Running Board installation. See Figure 13 for 10mm Hex Nut locations. FIG. 13 Passenger side bracket Bolt Plate alignment locations Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 7 of 8
Accessory Function Check: Look For: Visual check of running board Check all bracket bolts for proper torque with torque wrench. Visually parallel to vehicle side body and proper alignment to wheel well Correct specified torque. Torque Brackets to the Bolt Plates to 28ft-lbs, (21ft. lbs ~ 42ft. lbs) -25% / +50% Torque the Hex Bolts to 23ft-lbs, (17.25ft. lbs ~ 34.5ft. lbs) -25% / +50% Note: Range provided by QA Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC Page 8 of 8