SIDE STEP DISASSEMBLY

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

    A00983N

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and side step bracket.

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

    A0095JN

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 side step bracket.

  3. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

    A0093Z0

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 side step bracket.

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR

    A00951P

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 rocker panel moulding protector.

  5. REMOVE STEP PLATE LH (for 5 Door)


    1. Remove the clip and 3 bolts.

    2. Detach the 17 claws and remove the step plate.

      A0097KC

  6. REMOVE STEP PLATE LH (for 3 Door)


    1. Remove the clip and 3 bolts.

    2. Detach the 14 claws and remove the step plate.

      A009BHV

  7. REMOVE STEP PLATE COVER LH


    1. Remove the step plate cover.

      A0098DHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 5 Door *B for 3 Door

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP PLATE COVER


    1. Remove the No. 2 step plate cover.

      A009B8QE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 5 Door *B for 3 Door

  9. REMOVE SIDE STEP BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

    2. A00974ME01

      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 3 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 3 rivets and remove the side step bracket.

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

  10. REMOVE STEP PANEL WIRE LH (w/ Illumination)


    1. A0093ZTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 5 Door:
      *B for 3 Door:

      for 5 Door:


      1. Detach the 9 clamps and remove the wire.

    2. for 3 Door:


      1. Detach the 5 clamps and remove the wire.

  11. REMOVE STEP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination)


    1. A0095QI

      Turn the socket in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

    2. Remove the bulb.

  12. REMOVE STEP LIGHT BRACKET (w/ Illumination)

    A0098M2E01

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

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

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 3 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 3 rivets and remove the step light bracket.

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

  13. REMOVE STEP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination)


    1. A0094RT

      for 5 Door:


      1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 lights.

    2. for 3 Door:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts and light.