Reassembly [12/2021 - ]: Procedure

NOTE: When installing the step cover protector LH, heat the No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH and step cover protector LH using a heat light.

Standard Value

WARNING:

• Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
• Touching the heat light may result in burns.
• Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   Standard Measurement

   Area	Measurement	Area	Measurement
   A	Reference value 1.0 mm	-	-

   1. Clean the surface of the No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH.

      1. When reusing the No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH, remove remaining double-sided tape from the No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH.

      2. Using a heat light, heat the No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH surface.

      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

      NOTE:

      • Installing the step cover protector LH with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
      • Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.
      • Clean a new No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH.
   2. Using a heat light, heat the No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH and a new step cover protector LH.
   3. Install the step cover protector LH as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Apply pressure so that it does not lift up from the No. 3 side step bracket LH or No. 1 side step stay sub-assembly LH.

2. Use the same procedure for the both step cover protectors LH.

Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf/cm, 53 in.lbf) 

Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf/cm, 53 in.lbf) 

Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf/cm, 53 in.lbf)