Bestop TrekStep 75505 User manual

Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION TIME SKILL LEVEL
1/2 Hour 1 - Easy
TOOLS
Part Number 75505
12 mm, 17 mm
and 19 mm
12 mm
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TrekStep™
3/16"

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Rev. B 0223 75505 pg. 2
Parts List and Hardware Identification
Remove Small Support Bracket
Remove Large Bumper Support Bracket
Linkage Assembly,
Part Number 476.01,
Qty - 1
M6-1.0 x 18 Socket
Cap Screw, Part
Number 588.03, Qty - 3
M10-1.5 x 45mm Partial Thread Hex Head
Screw, Part Number 487.20, Qty - 2
Mounting Bracket, Part
Number 476.07, Qty - 1
M10-1.5 x 65 Partial Thread
Hex Head Screw, Part Number
476.02, Qty - 2
1/4" Spacer, Part
Number 487.64,
Qty - 2
M8-1.25 U-Nut,
Part Number
460.98, Qty - 1
Side Bracket, Part
Number 508.00,
Qty - 1
2014 – Current Models Only 2013 or earlier skip to Step 7
2014 – Current Models Only
Locate the small support bracket on drivers side of vehicle. Use an M12
socket or wrench to remove the bolts from support bracket. Remove the
bracket from the vehicle.
Locate the large bumper support bracket on drivers side. Use an M13 wrench
or socket to remove the 3 bolts that attach bracket to the frame and bumper.
Remove M8
Bolts
Remove
M13 Bolts
Running Board Assembly,
Part Number 514.10, Qty - 1
M10 Lock Washer,
Part Number 481.59
Qty - 2
.5ml Tube Red
Loctite, Qty - 1, Part
Number Number 309.83
Apply 2 drops of loctite to each fastener before installtion.

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Rev. B 0223 75505 pg. 3
Locate Rear Bumper Attachment
Remove Plastic Rivet
Remove Bumper Bracket Bolts Remove Bumper Bracket
Release Bumper Clips
Locate the rear bumper attachment point on the
driver’s side of the vehicle.
2014 – Current Models Only
2014 – Current Models Only 2014 – Current Models Only
2014 – Current Models Only
Remove the plastic rivet in bottom of bumper that is
holding the bumper cap.
Use an M12 wrench to remove the 2 bumper
bracket bolts on top of bumper.
Remove the bumper bracket from vehicle. Store
the bracket to be used if the Step is removed.
Remove bumper caps from bumper to
remove 2 bolts holding bumper bracket.
From the bottom side of bumper, use
a fl at head screwdriver to release clip
from bumper slot. Gently pull up on
bumper caps from the top until clips
come free of bumper.
The corner bumper cap will come
completely free, the center bumper
cap will only need to come up far enough to
reach the bumper bracket bolt.
There are a total of 10 clips that will
need to be removed from bumper.
Remove Plastic Rivet
Remove M12 Bolts
Remove Bracket
Remove
Clips

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Rev. B 0223 75505 pg. 4
Align the holes in the Mounting Bracket with the holes on the vehicle.
Reinstall the fasteners removed in Step 8.
Use two (2) M10 x 45 mm Partial Thread Hex Head screws to secure the
Linkage to the Mounting Bracket.
2014 – Current Models: Secure the slotted end of the Side Bracket to the
outside bolt.
2013 and Earlier Models: Do not use the Side Bracket
Install Mounting Bracket
Install Linkage to Mounting Bracket
Remove Bumper Fasteners
Remove the bumper fasteners. Set them aside to be reused.
Secure Side Bracket to Bumper
2014 – Current Models Only
Use an M8-1.25 U-Nut and one (1) OE bolt removed in Step 2 to secure the
Side Bracket to the bumper.
Side Bracket
M8-1.25
U-Nut
Bumper
Bolt
Linkage
Linkage
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Bracket

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Rev. B 0223 75505 pg. 5
Use the M6-1.0 x 20 Socket Head Cap Screws to
mount the Step to the Linkage Assembly.
Install Step
Once the Step is installed on the vehicle, you may
adjust it as desired.
If necessary to adjust the height, use the three
(3) 1/4" Spacers provided. Remove the M10-15 x
65mm Hex Bolts installed in earlier and place the
1/4" Spacers between the Frame Mount and the
Linkage. Reinstall the Hex Bolts.
When the Step is in the desired position tighten all
nuts.
Step Adjustment
Adjust Step if Necessary
Linkage
1/4" Spacer
Reinstall the Small Support Bracket Reinstall the Bumper Caps
2014 – Current Models Only 2014 – Current Models Only
Reinstall the bracket that was removed in Step 1. Line up plastic clips on bumper caps. Press down fi rmly to lock into place.
Reinstall
Bracket
M6-1.0 x 20 Socket
Head Cap Screws

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Rev. B 0223 75505 pg. 6
LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant our product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for the terms specifi ed below, provided there has been normal
use and proper maintenance. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. All remedies under this warranty are limited to the repair or
replacement of any item or items found by the factory to be defective within the time period specifi ed. If you have a warranty claim, fi rst you must
call our factory at the number below for instructions. You must retain proof of purchase and submit a copy with any items returned for warranty
work. Upon completion of warranty work, if any, we will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight prepaid. Damage to our
products caused by accidents, fi re, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation, misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts not manufactured by us, is
not covered under this warranty.
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS FOR ALL TrekSteps™ MANUFACTURED BY OUR COMPANY: THREE YEARS / 36,000
MILES FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE SAME DURATION AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
For further information or request for warranty work, please contact:
Bestop Inc. Customer Service
Toll-Free: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.Bestop.com
Operation
• The TrekStep™ is foot operated and deploys and retracts with a nudge
of your foot.
• To deploy, press down using your left foot, on the forward outside
corner of the step pad.
• To retract, gently kick the underside of the step pad.
• Max Load Capacity: 300 lbs.
• Always use appropriate hand holds when stepping up to or down from
your vehicle’s cargo bed.
Care and Maintenance
The step pad surface and linkage arms should be washed with mild soap and
water using a soft brush or sponge to dislodge any mud, dirt or accumulated
road grime. Rinse with fresh water. After it is dry, lubricate the hinge with 3-IN-
ONE Oil.
To prevent slipping, avoid applying waxes, lubricants or protectants like Armor
All® to the step surface.
Attention!
TrekStep™ SHOULD ALWAYS BE STOWED IN THE RETRACTED
POSITION WHEN DRIVING.