Bosch dishwasher mounting brackets secure the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop. Use top-mount brackets for a wooden undercounter and side-mount brackets for a stone countertop. For side mounting, bend off the rounded end of each bracket, slide it through the side slot, and bend the flange so it can’t slip out. Level the dishwasher, then fasten the brackets with the supplied screws, pre-drilling the holes. Always follow the installation instructions that came with your exact model.
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Which Instructions This Article Follows
The main source is Bosch’s own instruction sheet for Style 605007 mounting brackets, a two-page reprint from its general installation instructions (9000157505). It doesn’t name specific dishwasher models, so check that your dishwasher uses this bracket style. If it doesn’t, use the installation guide supplied with your dishwasher.
Bosch’s older SHI-series installation manual, as listed on ManualsLib, covers the same two options: screw the mounting screws through the bracket holes, using Figure 21A for top mount or 21B for side mount. It doesn’t specify the bracket or screw dimensions.
Top Mount or Side Mount?
| Countertop | Mount type | Where the brackets go |
| Wood (wooden undercounter) | Top mount | Brackets sit on top of the dishwasher and slide in slots |
| Stone | Side mount | Brackets slide through the side slots |
Bosch’s sheet doesn’t say exactly what the brackets screw into for each mount type, so follow the figures in your installation guide.
Bosch’s sheet says side mounting doesn’t interfere with side trim strips. It doesn’t mention granite by name, only “stone.”
What You’ll Need
- Pliers. Bosch’s sheet lists them as required for preparing side-mount brackets.
- Screws. The sheet refers to screws it calls part A, supplied with the brackets.
- A drill. Bosch recommends pre-drilling the screw holes.
- A screwdriver for the leveling feet (the SHI manual mentions this for the front levelers).
- A level. My suggestion, to confirm the leveling steps below.
Step 1: Check Which Brackets You Have
Bosch’s sheet describes two situations:
- Pre-attached brackets (shown in its figure 7): follow the top-mount or side-mount steps below, depending on your countertop.
- Older-style brackets (part N): if your unit lacks pre-attached brackets, attach them to the top of the unit following diagram 1.1 (stone) or 2.1 (wooden undercounter) on the instruction sheet.
Before you start, I’d also switch off the power at the breaker and shut off the water. That is my safety suggestion, not a step from the Bosch sheet, which only cautions you to hold off attaching the brackets to the countertop until you complete the instructed steps.
Step 2A: Top-Mount Brackets (Wooden Undercounter)
- Slide the brackets within their slots in the direction of the arrows.
- Space them as far apart as possible.
- Don’t attach them to the countertop yet.
Step 2B: Side-Mount Brackets (Stone Undercounter)
- Use pliers to rotate the bracket flanges so the brackets can be removed from the top.
- Grip each bracket with pliers at the perforation and bend it until the rounded end breaks off. Discard the end.
- Slide the brackets through the side slots.
- Use pliers to bend the flanges so the brackets can’t slip back out.
- Don’t attach them to the countertop yet.
Step 3: Position and Level the Dishwasher
Bosch’s SHI manual gives the placement sequence, and the 605007 sheet gives the leveling details.
- Position the hot water supply line and electrical cable so they line up with their channels under the dishwasher base.
- Move the dishwasher close enough to the cabinet opening to run the drain hose to the drain connection under the sink. Check that the water line and cable stay in their channels.
- Place the dishwasher directly in front of the opening.
- Level it:
- Front: turn the front feet clockwise to raise the front, counterclockwise to lower it.
- Back: turn the center screw at the front to raise or lower the back (clockwise raises the back, per the SHI manual).
- If you need more height, the SHI manual says you can place shims under the leveling legs.
- Once level, insert the leg leveler locking screws (part G on the 605007 sheet) and tighten them.
- Push the dishwasher fully into the opening.
Step 4: Fasten the Brackets
Insert the screws (part A) through the holes in the pre-positioned brackets and attach the dishwasher to the enclosure. Bosch recommends pre-drilling the holes first.
Use the top-mount figure for wood, or the side-mount figure for stone, as in the SHI manual’s Figures 21A and 21B.
About Other Guides Online
A HomeGearGeek side-mount guide lists drilling, leveling, and screwing the unit to adjacent cabinets, but it is vague: it never defines “side mounting,” gives no screw size or bracket part number, doesn’t explain how to adjust leveling feet, and omits the drain connection and any instruction to switch off power. I relied on Bosch’s own sheets for the steps above.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Why it matters | Do this instead |
| Fastening the brackets before the dishwasher is level | The unit can end up crooked or rock in place | Level it first, then fasten |
| Using the wrong mount type for the countertop | Top-mount is for wood and side-mount is for stone, per Bosch | Match the mount to the counter |
| Leaving the bracket’s rounded end on for side mount | The bracket won’t slide through the side slot | Break the end off at the perforation |
| Skipping the flange bend | The bracket can slip back out | Bend the flange with pliers |
| Not pre-drilling | Bosch recommends it | Pre-drill before driving screws |
| Pinching the water line or cable | They need to sit in their channels | Check them while sliding the unit in |
The “why it matters” column is my reading of the Bosch steps, not wording from the sheets.
When to Call a Professional
This job is often part of a full dishwasher installation that includes plumbing and electrical connections. If you’re not comfortable with those, or your countertop is stone and you’re unsure about drilling, hire a qualified installer. Check the installation guide for your model for any requirements specific to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you install mounting brackets on a Bosch dishwasher?
Use top-mount brackets for a wooden undercounter and side-mount brackets for stone. Prepare the brackets, level the dishwasher, and fasten them with the supplied screws, pre-drilling the holes.
What is the difference between top mount and side mount?
Top mount attaches brackets to the top of the dishwasher for a wooden undercounter. Side mount slides brackets through side slots for a stone countertop.
Do I use side mount for granite?
Bosch’s sheet says side mount is for stone countertops but doesn’t mention granite specifically. Follow your model’s installation guide.
How do I prepare the side-mount brackets?
Bend each bracket at the perforation until the rounded end breaks off, slide it through the side slot, and bend the flange so it can’t slip out.
Should I attach the brackets to the countertop right away?
No. Bosch says not to attach them to the countertop until the preceding steps are complete.
How do I level the dishwasher?
Turn the front feet to adjust the front, and the center screw to adjust the back. Then insert and tighten the leg leveler locking screws.
What tools do I need?
Pliers for side-mount brackets, a drill, a screwdriver, and a level. The screws come with the brackets.
Conclusion
To install mounting brackets on a Bosch dishwasher, match the bracket to the countertop: top mount for wood and side mount for stone. For side mount, break off the rounded end of each bracket, slide it through the side slot, and bend the flange. Level the dishwasher, insert the leveler locking screws, and fasten the brackets with pre-drilled screws. Bosch’s sheet covers only the bracket step and doesn’t name models, so check your model’s installation guide, and hire a professional for the plumbing and electrical connections if you’re unsure.
