How to Install Putco Stainless Steel Rocker Panels - F150 Logo on your Ford F-150

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Please read all instructions before installation and to check to see that all parts are included.

1: Clean and dry the vehicle thoroughly.

2: The vehicle surface temperature must be a minimum of 10°C (50°F).

3. Apply rubbing alcohol to the clean towel and wipe down the entire boxed area shown in Figure 1 on both driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. This will ensure proper adhesion to the vehicle.

4: As shown in Figure 2, apply painter's tape along body line with the bottom of the tape sitting about 1/4" below the body line. IMPORTANT: Be sure the tape is applied straight and evenly. The tape line must be one piece and start at the front wheel well and follow the body line to the rear bumper.

5: Each panel will be numbered 1D/P - 5D/P (for Regular Cab) or 1D/P - 6D/P (For SuperCab and SuperCrew). (D = Driver Side, P = Passenger Side) Determine and verify the exact location for each panel by holding them up to the vehicle, lining the top edge of the panel with the bottom edge of the tape line. Panel #1 should be located behind the front wheel. Panel #2 located on the front door and so on until you reach the last panel located on the bed behind the rear wheel. 

6: Once you verify the location for each panel, begin applying the panels by removing the red protective film from the back of Panel #1 on the passenger side. Align the top edge of the panel with the tape and the back edge about a 1/16" from the back edge of the quarter panel. IMPORTANT: Do not to allow the adhesive surface of the panels to touch the vehicle prior to being in the correct location. When aligned, press and hold in position for 30 seconds to ensure proper adhesion. See Figure 3 for proper alignment. 

Step 7: Remove and fold down about ½” of the red protective film from the entire top side of panel #2. Hold the ends of the panel as you align it to the tape on the front door. When the part is aligned to the door and the tape line, gently press the exposed adhesive part onto the vehicle, while maintaining alignment. Slowly pull the remaining red protective film downward until the film has been completely removed. Press the panel firmly onto the vehicle for 30 seconds to ensure proper adhesion. 

Step 8: Repeat step 7 for the remaining panels on the passenger side, then lastly, remove painter’s tape on the passenger side.

Step 9: Repeat steps 6 thru 8 on the driver side of the vehicle.

All Ford part numbers provided by Putco are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship on products properly installed per the installation instructions provided with the product. This warranty covers repair or replacement of any defective product at no charge during the applicable warranty period listed below. Labor for replacement or service of defective product is not paid or reimbursed by Putco.

This limited warranty does not cover any damage, defect or malfunction caused by misuse, abuse, accident, improper installation, modification, or improper or lack of maintenance. Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty. This warranty offers you specific legal rights. You may have additional or other rights as which vary from state to state or province to province.

If you experience a warranty issue with this product please visit your Ford dealer. If the repair is covered by the warranty above and completed by the dealership, labor is also covered -- Ford Warranty and Policy – Section 3.

Please note that Putco has replacement component parts available to assist consumers and dealers to resolve warranty and non-warranty issues as quickly as possible.

Note to dealer: Ford dealers should contact Putco by phone at 1-800-247-3974 or by email to: [email protected]