SIDE STEP INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • When installing the side step, heat the vehicle body and side step using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Side Step 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

Note

Do not heat the vehicle body and side step excessively.


  1. INSTALL SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY


    1. Clean the vehicle body surface.


      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.

      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.

      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

    2. If reusing the side step:

      Clean the side step.


      1. Using a heat light, heat the side step.

      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the side step.

      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

      4. Apply new double-sided tape to the side step, as shown in the illustration.

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    3. Install the side step.


      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and side step.

      2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the side step.

        Tech Tips

        After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

      3. Attach the 10 clips to install the side step.

      4. Install the 6 bolts.

        Torque:
        30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

      5. Install the screw.

      6. Connect the connector.

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  2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD LH

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    1. Install the mudguard with the clip.

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the 4 screws.

  3. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL PROTECTOR PIPE


    1. Install the protector pipe with the 6 bolts.

      Torque:
      for bolt A
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }
      for bolt B
      16 N*m  { 163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf }
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