SIDE STEP REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL STEP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination)

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  2. INSTALL STEP LIGHT BRACKET (w/ Illumination)

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    1. Install a nose piece to an air riveter or hand riveter.

    2. Insert the mandrel part of a new rivet into the nose piece.

    3. Using the riveter, install the step light bracket with the 3 rivets as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      If the rivet cannot be cut, pull it once and cut it.

      Note


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        Do not pry the rivet with the riveter as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

        Text in Illustration
        *1 Riveter
        *2 Mandrel
        *a INCORRECT
        *b CORRECT
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        Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the step light bracket.

      • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the step light bracket.

      • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and step light bracket.

        Text in Illustration
        *1 Riveter
        *a INCORRECT
        *b CORRECT
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        Do not leave any space between the step light bracket and step plate. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.

        Text in Illustration
        *1 Riveter
        *a INCORRECT
        *b CORRECT

  3. INSTALL STEP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination)

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  4. INSTALL STEP PANEL WIRE LH (w/ Illumination)

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  5. INSTALL SIDE STEP BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install a nose piece to an air riveter or hand riveter.

    2. Insert the mandrel part of a new rivet into the nose piece.

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      Using the riveter, install the side step bracket with 3 rivets as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      If the rivet cannot be cut, pull it once and cut it.

      Note


      • B001GP7E52

        Do not pry the rivet with the riveter as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

        Text in Illustration
        *1 Riveter
        *2 Mandrel
        *a INCORRECT
        *b CORRECT
      • A01XKACE31

        Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the side step bracket.

      • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the side step bracket.

      • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and side step bracket.

        Text in Illustration
        *1 Riveter
        *a INCORRECT
        *b CORRECT
      • A01XEIGE28

        Do not leave any space between the side step bracket and step plate. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.

        Text in Illustration
        *1 Riveter
        *a INCORRECT
        *b CORRECT

  6. INSTALL NO. 2 SIDE STEP PLATE COVER


    1. Install the No. 2 side step plate cover.

  7. INSTALL STEP PLATE COVER LH


    1. Install the side step plate cover.

  8. INSTALL STEP PLATE LH (for 5 Door)


    1. Attach the 17 claws to install the step plate.

    2. Install the 3 bolts and clip.

      Torque:
      2.3 N*m  { 24 kgf*cm, 20 in.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL STEP PLATE LH (for 3 Door)


    1. Attach the 14 claws to install the step plate.

    2. Install the 3 bolts and clip.

      Torque:
      2.3 N*m  { 24 kgf*cm, 20 in.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL NO. 2 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR


    1. Install the No. 2 rocker panel moulding protector with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      3.0 N*m  { 31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH


    1. Install the No. 3 side step bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH


    1. Install the No. 2 side step bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

  13. INSTALL SIDE STEP BRACKET LH


    1. Install the side step bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }