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 STEP PLATE COVER LH


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      Detach the 17 claws and remove the step plate cover.

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

      Note

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

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

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets and remove the No. 1 side step stay.

      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.

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET 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.

      Note

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

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

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets and remove the No. 2 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.

  4. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET 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.

      Note

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

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

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets and remove the No. 3 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.