Sonar Side Steps Running Boards for BMW X5 E70 2007-2013 (inc. M Sport Models)
The Direct4x4 aftermarket side step and running board range offers incredible style and quality at a very affordable price. Made from premium materials throughout, these side steps are designed to be convenient and practical whilst adding an extra touch of luxury to your pride and joy. PLEASE NOTE: The brackets will need a hole elongating to allow them to be fitted to the step and for the step to sit correctly on top of them. Due to the contours of the vehicle these do not follow the line of the sill and will leave a gap. Package includes 2 steps and all the brackets, bolts and fixings necessary for your specific vehicle.
Very easy to fit, clean and maintain. The brackets install conveniently to existing bolt holes in your vehicle's chassis.
Fitting takes just a couple of hours. Protects your car from damage caused by dirt and asphalt thrown up by your tires as well other car doors in tight car parking spaces.
The anodised aluminium extruded box section sub-base offers a robust 4 inch (101.6mm) platform structure to help you in and out of the vehicle as well as facilitating access to the roof/roof rack. The heavy-duty Q235A grade steel brackets have undergone a 2-stage powder coating process for longer life. Stainless steel tubular bar with anti-slip step pads for front and rear vehicle entry. The step pads are optional and can be left off if preferred.
Some vehicles may have plastic undertray shields covering the side step bolt holes. These will need to be removed before fitting the steps and before re-fitting will need to be trimmed around the bolt locations using a dia cutter or something similar. Please DO NOT use car cleaning products which contain TFR (Traffic Film Remover) chemicals on metallic products as it can cause corrosion.
We strongly advise examining any bolts, brackets or fixings 7 days after original installation to ensure that they are tight and secure. For your safety, we recommend inspecting all fixtures every 3-6 months. For the majority of our side steps/bars, no chassis drilling will be required. Undertray shields will need to be removed before fitting and trimmed around the bolt locations using a dia cutter or something similar. Ensure you have received all necessary components; if there's anything missing let us know right away. For safety, check all bolts/brackets 7 days after installation and inspect all fixtures every 3 months.