Side Step Disassembly

Vehicle Exterior. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Exterior Panels Trim. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

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

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH (for Extra Cab, for Double Cab)

  3. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT SIDE STEP PLATE COVER LH

  5. REMOVE REAR SIDE STEP PLATE COVER LH

Side Step -- Disassembly


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


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

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



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Exterior Panels Trim.Front Bumper.Side Step Disassembly

  1. 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.)

  1. 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:
    1. Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
    2. Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

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



2. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH (for Extra Cab, for Double Cab)

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



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Exterior Panels Trim.Front Bumper.Side Step Disassembly

  1. 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.)

  1. 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:
    1. Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
    2. Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

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



3. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE STEP BRACKET LH

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



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Exterior Panels Trim.Front Bumper.Side Step Disassembly

  1. 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.)

  1. 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:
    1. Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
    2. Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

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



4. REMOVE FRONT SIDE STEP PLATE COVER LH


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the front side step plate cover.



5. REMOVE REAR SIDE STEP PLATE COVER LH


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the rear side step plate cover.