Audi Q7 Running Boards: The Easy Entry Your SUV Is Missing
Opening the door of a Q7 and having to haul yourself in is the daily reality for those who haven't yet fitted Audi Q7 running boards. These two 195 cm side bars completely change the experience: a solid step halfway up, and the large SUV is as easy to climb into as a sedan. Children can get in on their own, passengers in coats no longer scuff the lower bodywork, and spray from the front wheels stops on the board instead of coating the doors. The Audi Q7 4L running board and the next generation receive exactly the same pair.
True to the Original Design: Why These Running Boards Don't Compromise the Q7's Styling
The profile follows the design of the factory accessory: the same shape, the same recess under the lower bodywork, and the same rounded ends that blend into the wheel arches. Viewed from the rear three-quarters, it doesn't look like an add-on; it looks like a factory finish. The black molded ABS anti-slip tread creates a sharp contrast with the brushed stainless steel, and it is this combination of materials that gives this Audi Q7 side running board its factory-fitted appearance. On a gray or black body, the effect is immediate: the car looks planted, wider, and better planted on the road.
Many owners look for a 2007 Audi Q7 running board or a 2016 Audi Q7 running board and come across generic round tubes that stick out from the wings. Here, the 195 cm length was calculated for the Q7's wheelbase: the board runs from one wheel arch to the other, without unsightly overhangs or dead zones in front of the rear door.
304 Stainless Steel and ABS: What These 22 kg of Material Are Really Worth
The structure is made of 304 stainless carbon steel, the grade found on parts exposed to road salt. On a running board, this is the number one criterion: the part spends the winter being sprayed with brine from the tires. The manufacturer states an allowable load of 300 kg per pair, well beyond the weight of an adult loaded with luggage, and ISO9001 / TS16949 certified factory production. The 22 kg of the complete package says the rest: these are not decorative hollow profiles; they are two genuine steps.
- Audi Q7 running boards in 304 stainless steel — a grade chosen to resist road salt and the permanent moisture of the underbody.
- Anti-slip ABS surface — matte black molded tread, grippy even with wet smooth soles.
- 195 cm of useful length — covers both doors, only 14 cm wide and 5 cm high so as not to eat into the ground clearance.
- Lower bodywork protection — the board intercepts gravel and mud before they reach the door paintwork.
- Complete pair, left + right — brackets and hardware included, nothing else to order.
Fitting Your Running Boards on a Q7 Without Drilling the Bodywork
The principle is simple: the brackets bolt into the original holes provided in the chassis, and then the board is fixed to the brackets. No drilling of the bodywork is necessary, making the Audi Q7 running board installation without drilling accessible to a careful DIYer equipped with a ratchet and a torque wrench. Allow two people to position the bar, and a check of the tightness after the first hundred kilometers.
Important point of vigilance: if your Q7 has a plastic protective plate under the underbody, it occupies the location of the brackets and will need to be removed or cut. This is the only irreversible part of the installation: check this point under your car before ordering. Exact compatibility remains to be confirmed according to the version and trim of your vehicle.
Do These Running Boards Fit Both the Older and Newer Q7?
Yes: the manufacturer lists this HT520116 reference for both the older and newer Q7, meaning the 2006 to 2020 model years depending on the version. This explains the variability of years encountered in ads for a 2013 Audi Q7 running board or a 2017 Audi Q7 running board: the mounting point on the chassis has not moved between the two generations. If in doubt about a particular trim, compare the position of the original holes before purchasing.
Order Your Q7 Running Boards from an Audi Accessory Specialist
At Becquet Voiture, bodywork and exterior accessories are our main department: we stock several generations of side running boards for Audi SUVs, in aluminum as well as stainless steel, precisely because the choice of material changes the lifespan of the part. This 304 stainless steel version is the one we recommend to those who drive in the mountains or by the sea in winter. French-language support before and after the order.
Give your Q7 the step it was missing: choose the 304 stainless steel pair and enjoy access to the cabin worthy of a premium SUV.
Type: Side running boards, left + right pair
Compatible Brand / Model: Audi Q7 (older and newer generation)
Years: 2006 to 2020 depending on version
Material: 304 stainless carbon steel + molded ABS
Length: 195 cm
Width: 14 cm
Height: 5 cm
Stated allowable load: 300 kg
Package weight: approximately 22 kg
Manufacturer reference: HT520116
Placement: Both sides of the vehicle
Mounting: On the original chassis holes, without drilling the bodywork
Stated quality: ISO9001 and TS16949 production
Restriction: Plastic underbody protective plate must be removed or cut if present
Contents: 2 running boards + brackets + hardware
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