SIDE STEP DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE STEP PLATE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 2 bolts.

      B003N1W

    2. Detach the claw and guide and remove the step plate cover LH.

      Note


      • When removing the step plate cover LH, be careful not to damage the claws.

      • If the step plate cover LH or its claws are damaged, replace it with a new one.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE STEP STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.

      B003ODNE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 5 mm (0.197 in.)

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets and drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.

      • Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

    4. Remove the No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH from the step plate LH.

    5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the 2 rivets fragments and shavings from the drilled area.

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH


    1. Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.

      B003QUXE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 5 mm (0.197 in.)

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets and drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.

      • Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

    4. Remove the No. 2 side step bracket LH from the step plate LH.

    5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the 2 rivets fragments and shavings from the drilled area.

  4. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH


    1. Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.

      B003JPZE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 5 mm (0.197 in.)

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets and drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.

      • Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

    4. Remove the No. 3 side step bracket LH from the step plate LH.

    5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the 2 rivets fragments and shavings from the drilled area.