How to Install Running Boards on a BMW X5
Running boards can help ad a custom look to any vehicle. They are installed underneath the vehicles door and can act as an extra step when getting in and out of the car. If running boards become cracked or damage they need to be replaced.
- Purchase your running boards from a BMW Dealer. You can also purchase them from your local auto parts store. They may need to special order them if they are not currently in stock.
- Using a flat head screwdriver to remove all of the rail plugs from the wheel gaps and any existing running boards.
- Remove the front fender flare, rear fender flare, and any running boards off of your BMW.
- Using a socket wrench, screw the aluminum part of the running board into the holes provided using the nuts. Do not tighten this too tightly. During this step the running board still needs to be able to be moved until it is finished.
- Reinstall your front fender flares and rear fender flares. Line up the aluminum part of your running board.
- Install the lower part of the running board.
- Reattach the rail plugs back to the wheel gaps by gently hammering them into place. Replace the rail plugs on the running boards the same way, by gently tapping with the hammer until the rail plugs are secure.
- Cover the tops of the screw on top of your new running boards by sticking on the strips of plastic that came with your new BMW x5 running boards when you purchased them.