How to Install Westin R7 Nerf Step Bars - Stainless Steel (14-18 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab) on your Chevy Silverado

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.

1. Starting on the driver side, remove the rubber plugs located on the rocker panel at each mounting location. See Figure 1. 

2. For 1500 Crew Cab models with welded nut: At each bracket mounting location on the pinch weld there should either be a welded factory nut or a hole. If there is a factory welded nut present then the M8 U-Nut Clip (Item 7) will not be used at that location. See Figure 2 for the factory welded nut.  

See Page 5 for bracket orientation for 1500 Crew Cab models and Page 3 for the other models. 

3. Insert (1) M8 U-Nut Clip (Item 7) into the hole where the rubber plug was removed. Clip (1) M8 U-Nut Clip onto pinch weld if no factory welded nut is present. Locate (1) Mounting Bracket A (Item 2) and loosely secure it to the rocker panel using the provided hardware: (2) M8 hex head bolt, (2) M8 flat washer, and (2) M8 lock washer. See Figure 3. 

4. Repeat Step 3 for every other bracket mounting A location. Refer to Page 3 or 5 for bracket mount location. 

5. Locate (1) Mounting Bracket B (Item 11) and go to the front passenger side mounting location or driver/passenger rear for 1500 crew cab models. Loosely secure Mounting Bracket B to the rocker panel using (2) M8 hex head bolt, (2) M8 flat washer, (2) M8 lock washer, and (2) M8 U-Nut Clip. Repeat step for Mounting Bracket C (Item 12). See Figure 4. Note: For installation on diesel equipped vehicles follow diesel exhaust fluid tank r emoval instr uctions on Page 4.  

6. Locate (1) Plastic Bracket Cover (Item 3) and loosely secure it to the (6) brackets using the provided hardware: (2) M6 hex head bolt, (4) M6 flat washer, and (2) M6 nylon lock nut. Repeat for every bracket. See Figure 5. 

7. Loosely install the Step Bar Assembly (Item 1) to the previously install mounting brackets with the supplied M8 hardware. See Figure 6. 

8. Align and adjust the step bars and brackets as needed, then fully tighten all hardware: M8 to 20 ft-lbs, M10 30 ft-lbs, and M6 to 10 ft-lbs.  

NOTE 1: For installation on diesel equipped vehicles. Follow the instructions on the following page for the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank removal. This is located adjacent to the passenger side front rocker panel. This is necessary for the installation of the front mounting brackets for the passenger side. 

NOTE 2: FOR 2017 DIESEL MODELS THE DEF TANK DOES NOT NEED TO BE DROPPED. IT IS VERY TIGHT BUT POSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE BRACKETS. 

 REGULAR WAXING IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF POLISH OR WAX THAT MAY CONTAIN ABRASIVES.

 STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS CAN BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. STAINLESS STEEL POLISH SHOULD BE USED TO POLISH SMALL SCRATCHES.

 GLOSS BLACK FINISHES SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.

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 in-structions 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. If drilling is defined as required, use caution when drilling a vehicle. FAILURE TO REVIEW AN AREA TO BE DRILLED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE. 

EYE PROTECTION:  ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. 

MAXIMUM TOWING/CARRYING CAPACITY:  The Westin Receiver Hitches will have a visible tow rating label affixed directly on the product. Us-er should never exceed the vehicle manufacturers maximum tow and weight rating regardless of the capacity of the hitch. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL VOID THE WESTIN WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE.