Westin 27-1405 User manual

STEP 1.
STEP 2.
STEP 3.
Remove the contents from the box and check for any damage. Verify all parts against the parts list.
Read and understand instructions completely before beginning installation.
For this installation you will be removing and reinstalling the lower body cladding to gain access to the
pinch weld of the vehicle.
To remove the lower body-caldding, remove the three pushpins on the wheel wells of the vehicle (2 are in
the front and 1 is in the rear). There are also five pushpins to remove on the lower part on the body
cladding (save the pushpins), you will reinstall at a later time.
From the front wheel well on the pinch weld measure back to the rear of the vehicle. Make marks with a
marker or grease pen at 12”, 31 1/4”, 46” and 60 1/2”.
After marking the suggested locations, there should be four equal marks on the pinch weld. Drill on the
center of the pinch weld a pilot hole using 1/8” drill bit and then make it bigger to a 5/16” hole.
Use four pinch weld hangers per side. Install the pinch weld hanger using 5/16” hex head bolts, washers
and nylock nuts. Make sure to tighten at this time.
Reinstall the body cladding and all pushpins from Step 3.
Install your brackets on the appropriate locations 1, 2 and 3 on the vehicle on the pinch weld hanger
using a 5/16” hex head bolt, washer and nylock nut. Snug up at this time.
In location 4, under the vehicle there is one access hole on the floorboard of the vehicle. Use this hole
and insert the 1/2” anchor bolt, then hang the rear bracket in place using 1/2” nut and lock washer.
SEE FIGURE 1.
SEE FIGURE 2.
SEE FIGURE 3.
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FIGURE 4.
SEE FIGURE 5.
SEE FIGURE 6.
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STEP4.
STEP 5.
STEP 6.
STEP 7.
STEP 8.
STEP 9.
HARDWARE KIT
16 5/16-18 X .75” SQUARE HEAD BOLT 32 5/16” FLAT WASHER
18 1/4-14 X .75” TEK SCREW 32 5/16” NYLOCK NUT
16 5/16” HEX HEAD BOLT 2 1/2” LOCK WASHER
2 1/2” HEX NUT 2 1/2” ANCHOR BOLT
2 FRONT MAIN BRACKET 4 FRONT CENTER BRACKET
2 REAR MAIN BRACKET 8 PINCH WELD BRACKET
STEP BOARD KIT #27-1405
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION: 2002-05 SATURN VUE
CAUTION:
BEFORE BEGINNING
THIS INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE.
READ THROUGH
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND
COMPLETELY
75-0357 REVISION A 6/29/07
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FIGURES 7 AND 8.
SEE FIGURE 9.
SEE FIGURE 10.
NOTE: WESTIN RECOMMENDS
YOU USE A PROFESSIONAL TO INSTALL THE WIRING HARNESS. SEE STEPS 16-20.
NOTE: To ensure the longevity of your lights, remove the bulb and placing a small amount of
white grease into the sockets and replace the bulb. Place a small amount of RTV Silicone where the
wires go into the socket. This keeps the sockets dry and adds to longevity.
GENERAL TIPS FOR WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION. NOTE: The light wiring harness installation requires
splicing into vehicles electrical system.
NOTE: Avoid areas of excess heat, vibra-
tion, pinch or rotation when securing harness to vehicle.
NOTE: Always
use a fused positive (+) power source. NOTE:
STEP 10.
STEP 11.
STEP 12.
STEP 13.
STEP 14.
STEP 15.
STEP 16.
STEP 17.
STEP 18.
STEP 19.
Align the hole in the rear main bracket to the pinch weld hanger and angle the bracket to the rear of the
vehicle to support the rear part of the step board. Snug up at this time.
Attach (8) 5/16” square head bolts to the running board in the appropriate slots in the aluminum and
position the running board into the brackets.
Now position the running board on the vehicle. Attach using (8) nylock nuts and washers and adjust the
board to the appropriate location. Make sure to tighten all the brackets.
Under the vehicle on the brackets in location 1, 2 and 3. Install (3) TEK screws per bracket and tighten up
all the brackets to the vehicle to complete this installation.
INSTALLING THE LIG
A three piece wiring harness is included with the Lighted Step Board. The harness includes four (4) light
sockets and three plugs. Carefully plan a wire route from the right side Step Board to the left. Then
choose a pass-through point (floor board to inner cab) for the wire harness.
Attach wire harness and lights. Be sure rubber seals are in place before installation. The rubber grommet
around the red and blue wires going into rear sockets should be completely inserted and recessed about
1/4”
Screw lights into each end
of the board and run conduit in center slot of aluminum base board. This will hold harness in place.
After choosing a pass-through point for cab harness(STEP 14.), follow this sequence: Route long lead
harness to short lead harness and plug connectors securely.
Plug open-ended connection into unused connection. Either connector on short lead board harness will
work. Route open ended wire harness through truck cab. Find the closest position to door light switch
lead wire. Seal pass-through holes with silicone or permanent sealer.
Connect positive and negative lead wires to vehicle sources (dome light or courtesy light under dash).
Use vehicle door switch for ground lead source and appropriate positive lead for supply.
For lighted boards, the best place to find the hot lead to
the dome light is the driver side windshield pillar.
HTS & WIRING HARNESS TO YOUR STEP BOARDS (FOR LIGHTED VERSION)
Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
5200 N. Irwindale Ave. Suite 220
Irwindale, Ca. 91706
Thank You for choosing Westin products
For additional installation assistance please call
Customer service (800) 793- 7846 or [phone]
Finish protection - Westin products have a high quality finish that must be cared for like any
other exposed finish on the vehicle. Protect the finish with a non-abrasive automotive wax
(pure carnauba, for example) on a regular basis. The use of cleaner wax or any compound which
contains an abrasive is detrimental, as the compounds scratch the finish and open it to corrosion.
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