Rivian R1S & R1T Running Board Installation Instructions

Buy the Rivian R1S & R1T Stainless Steel Running Boards
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You’ll be amazed how this well-designed running board (side step) enhances the appearance and function of your Rivian. With the door closed, the running board’s streamlined appearance blends nicely with Rivian’s side profile. Open the door and the side step offers a generous platform to enter or exit your Rivian. RealWheels Real-Grip™ Step Surface Technology provides extruded holes to ensure maximum grip while allowing rapid water drainage to eliminate any puddles on the step.
Starting with 304 Stainless Steel you will never have to worry about rust, pits, or corrosion on these running boards. Available in both a hand-polished satin finish to compliment your factory silver trim or a durable black powder-coated finish, these boards are meant to last. Hand tig welded in the USA for the highest level of quality and strength available.
Installation Instruction Chapters:
0:00 Rivian Running Board Installation
0:13 For Easier Access
0:20 Tools Needed
0:40 Removing 3 Plastic Trim Panels
0:49 Removing 3 Bolts from Panels
1:33 Removing 2 Screws from Panels
1:53 Removing the Plastic Trim Panels
3:20 Installing the Brackets
3:38 Removing Mounting Bolts
3:56 Install and Align Brackets
5:36 Tightening Bolts for Brackets to Factory Specs
5:55 (Optional) Reinstalling Plastic Trim Panels with Fine Fit Method
6:01 (Optional) Panel #2: Measuring and Marking
6:36 (Optional) Panel #2: Snipping the 3rd Rib
6:53 (Optional) Panel #2: Drilling Holes
7:39 (Optional) Panel #2: Connecting Holes and Cutting Slot
8:48 (Optional) Panel #2: Filing Slot
9:25 (Optional) Panel #2: Reinstalling Panel #2
9:56 (Optional) Panel #3: Measuring and Marking
10:30 (Optional) Panel #3: Snipping the 3rd Rib
11:01 (Optional) Panel #3: Drilling Holes
11:34 (Optional) Panel #3: Connecting Holes (Alternate Method) and Cutting Slot
12:02 (Optional) Panel #3: Reinstalling Panel #3
12:47 (Optional) Panel #1: Measuring and Marking
13:11 (Optional) Panel #1: Snipping the 2nd Rib
13:22 (Optional) Panel #1: Reinstalling Panel #1
13:58 (Optional) Reinstalling Factory Hardware
14:46 Installing Running Board
14:53 Layout Hardware
15:06 IMPORTANT! Start with Center Bracket
15:16 Installing Bolts on Center Bracket
15:45 Installing Bolts on Rear Bracket
16:06 Installing Bolts on Front Bracket
16:44 Tightening Nuts
18:13 Retightening Nuts Fully
18:45 Running Board Installation Complete

[@AaronGajadhar]

Thanks for the clear, detailed instructions!

[@brittanysaulsberry3912]

Thank you

[@billhamilton5230]

Good video and good product! I added these to a 2024 R1S and panel 3 had no ribs. (Panel 1 does not have a second rib.) If you’re adding to a R1S you’ll have to dry fit panel 3 and mark the location of the ends of the bracket. Alternatively, use can use panel 2 to locate the drill locations on panel 3. Also, pay attention to which end of the panel they are measuring from. Measure twice, cut once!

[@jayliu645]

Thanks for the video.