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I have done some searching around on this topic and haven't found a great DIY on this. My wife has a 2007 X5 and i wanted to upgrade the looks of it by adding the aluminum running boards. I purchased the boards from a local dealer at a good price but they wanted 4-5 hours worth of labor for install. I said screw that, i will attempt on my own.

I have the instructions, but have some questions.

1) Is it necessary to punch the rivets in on the rear fenders? or can i just use this tool and pull out?

Amazon.com: Auto-Body Technician's Best Friend - No-Scratch Trim and Molding Removal Tool Kit Set: Home Improvement

2) If i use the tool, can i reuse those rivets? I read somewhere that people punching the rivets back in using this tool:

Amazon.com: Klik Plastic Rivet Setter with Pouch: Home Improvement

a) Is this tool really needed? or can i push them back in by hand.

3) I know there are a bunch of screws on the bottom of the running board that need to be removed but How do you get them out? they look like they could be turned counter clock wise? i didnt see a place to use a screw driver.

Any help is appreciated.