Westin HDX DROP STEP WTW User manual

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank You for choosing Westin products
For Additional installation assistance please call
Customer service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653418-RevA ECO #: W17-0072 DATE: 11/20/17
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HDX DROP STEP WTW
APPLICATION:
2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma - Double Cab 6 Ft Bed
PART NUMBER:
56-534185, 56-5341852
ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION TOOLS NEEDED
12STEP BAR ASSEMBLY 13MM SOCKET
21FRONT DRIVER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET 13MM WRENCH
34MOUNTING BRACKET B RATCHET
412 LONG M8 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC) TORQUE WRENCH
528 M8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (YELLOW ZINC) RATCHET EXT.
628 M8 FLAT WASHER (YELLOW ZINC) 18MM SOCKET
716 SHORT M8 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC) 19MM SOCKET
81FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET 18MM WRENCH
92M12 LONG HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC) 19MM WRENCH
10 2M12 SHORT HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC)
11 4M12 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)
12 4M12 FLAT WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)
13 2M12 HEX NUT (YELLOW ZINC)
14, 15 2ISOLATOR BRACKET, DRIVER (14) AND PASSENGER (15)
16 2TOP ISOLATOR MOUNT BRACKET
17 2ISOLATOR KIT
18 2M12 NUT PLATE (YELLOW ZINC)
ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT MUST BE USED ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS TO PREVENT THREAD DAMAGE AND GALLING
CONTENT
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.
ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEM 8 ITEM 14 ITEM 16 ITEM 17 ITEM 18

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank You for choosing Westin products
For Additional installation assistance please call
Customer service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653418-RevA ECO #: W17-0072 DATE: 11/20/17
2. Start installation on either side of the vehicle. Locate mounting locations with factory threaded holes with caps covering
them. Remove factory caps from threaded holes, they will not be used again. Locate (1) Front Mounting Bracket and
loosely install it to the front mounting location on the rocker panel using (2) Long M8 hex head cap screw, (2) M8 split
lock washer, and (2) M8 flat washer (Items 4-6). Locate the Mounting Bracket B (Item 3) and loosely secure in the correct
mounting locations on the rocker panel. Loosely install using the provided M8 hardware (Items 5-7). See Figure. 1 and 2.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the other vehicle side.
4. On driver side of the truck underneath the bed, locate a part of the frame that protrudes outward and has a large slot on its
face. This is where you slide the M12 Nut Plate (item 18) and loosely install the Top Isolator Bracket (Item 16) with the
supplied M12 hardware. See Figure 3
5. Locate (1) isolator kit (Item 17) and (1) isolator bracket (14/15) and loosely secure each other with the previously installed
top isolator bracket. See Figure 4. (Note: See br acket orientation pg.3)
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank You for choosing Westin products
For Additional installation assistance please call
Customer service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653418-RevA ECO #: W17-0072 DATE: 11/20/17
Figure 5 Figure 6
6. For Step Board installation tilt board at angle to mount to brackets. See Figure 5.
7. For Step Board installation to the previously installed mounting brackets use the supplied Short M8 bolts and M8 hard-
ware. See Figure 6.
8. Align step board and brackets to desired positioning then torque and tighten all: M8 hardware to 20 ft-lbs and M12 to 52-
60 ft-lbs.
Item 14 Front Item 3 Item 3
Item 2
Driver Side Bracket Orientation

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank You for choosing Westin products
For Additional installation assistance please call
Customer service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653418-RevA ECO #: W17-0072 DATE: 11/20/17
Care Instructions
 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.
INSTALLATION COMPLETE

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank You for choosing Westin products
For Additional installation assistance please call
Customer service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653418-RevA ECO #: W17-0072 DATE: 11/20/17
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.
WARNING
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC.