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. for Single Cab:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts.

        A01LGA1

      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. for Smart Cab:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts.

        A01LD6M

      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.

    3. for Double Cab:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts.

        A01LA4G

      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. for Single Cab:


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

        A01LBZHN02
        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.

    2. for Smart Cab:


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

        A01LA8BN01
        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. for Double Cab:


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

        A01L9DVN01
        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. for Single Cab:


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

        A01LDK4N03
        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.

    2. for Smart Cab:


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

        A01L80VN01
        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.

    3. for Double Cab:


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

        A01LCHPN01
        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. for Smart Cab:


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

        A01LCA3N01
        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.

    2. for Double Cab:


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

        A01LCHUN01
        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.