Side Step -- Disassembly |
- HINT:
- 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 |
Detach the 17 claws and remove the step plate cover.
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| 2. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE STEP STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- 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.)
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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.
- NOTICE:
- 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.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled area.
| 3. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH |
Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- 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.)
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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.
- NOTICE:
- 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.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled area.
| 4. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH |
Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- 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.)
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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.
- NOTICE:
- 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.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled area.