SIDE STEP DISASSEMBLY

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts and side step bracket.

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts and side step bracket.

  3. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts and side step bracket.

  4. REMOVE REAR STEP PANEL LH


    1. Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

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      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 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets, and remove the rear step panel.

      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.

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

    4. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled area.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SIDE DOOR STEP PLATE COVER LH

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    1. Remove the 2 screws and side step bracket.

  6. REMOVE REAR SIDE DOOR STEP PLATE COVER LH

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    1. Remove the 2 screws and side step bracket.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DOOR STEP PLATE MOULDING


    1. Remove the step plate moulding.

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