Home Vehicle Exterior Exterior Panels/Trim SIDE STEP
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Exterior Panels/Trim
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000003G0V000X
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: SIDE STEP: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

HINT:

  • 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)

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body and side step excessively.

1. INSTALL SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY

(a) 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.

(b) 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.



(c) 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.

HINT:

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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