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LAND ROVER

RANGE ROVER

FIXED SIDE STEPS

VPLKP0498 / VPLXP0513 / VPLKP0493 / VPLKP0533 / VPLKP0496 / VPLKP0495 / VPLKP0491 / VPLKP0494 / LR032984 / LR112137 / RZM500070

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to ordering and installation to make sure this accessory is applicable to your variant of vehicle. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
Accessory Kits Required Part Number
Jacking Points VPLKP0493 or VPLKP0533
Fixed Side Step Bracket - Right Side VPLKP0495
Fixed Side Step Bracket - Left Side VPLKP0496
Fixed Side Step - Black VPLKP0498 or VPLXP0513
Fixed Side Step - Bright VPLKP0494
Side Step Strip Protection VPLKP0491

Jacking Points (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • Jacking Points Kits come in 2 versions 'VPLKP0493 and VPLKP0533'. 'VPLKP0533' is recommended for installing only while stocks last, but 'VPLKP0493' is the kit that will need the extra clips ordered separately (see table below for individual clip part numbers).
Bill Of Materials Replacement Service Part Number
(A) Front Jacking Points VPLKP0493 or VPLKP0533
(A1) Jacking Point Fixing Available in complete kit only
(A2) Trim Clips LR032984
(A3) Lantern Clips LR112137
(B) Rear Jacking Points VPLKP0493 or VPLKP0533
(C) Rear Jacking Point Harness Bracket VPLKP0493 or VPLKP0533

Fixed Side Step - Brackets (Bill of Materials)

Bill Of Materials Replacement Service Part Number
(D) Front - Fixed Side Step Bracket - Left Side VPLKP0496
(D) Front - Fixed Side Step Bracket - Right Side VPLKP0495
(D1) Fixing - M10x60 Available in complete kit only
(D2) Fixing - M12x60 Available in complete kit only
(E) Rear - Fixed Side Step Bracket - Left Side VPLKP0496
(E) Rear - Fixed Side Step Bracket - Right Side VPLKP0495
(E1) Clip Available in complete kit only

Fixed Side Step (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • Only 1 side step comes in the kits. So if you require 2 then you will need to order 2 kits.
  • Black fixed side steps come in 2 versions 'VPLKP0498 and VPLXP0513'. VPLXP0513 is the newer kit and is recommended for installing, but VPLKP0498 will still install to the vehicle.
Bill Of Materials Replacement Service Part Number
(F) Fixed Side Step - Bright VPLKP0494
(F) Fixed Side Step - Black VPLKP0498 or VPLXP0513
(F1) Fixing - M6x20 Available in complete kit only

Side Step - Strip Protection (Bill of Materials)

Bill Of Materials Replacement Service Part Number
(G) Fixed Side Step Closure Strip VPLKP0491
(G1) Closure Strip Clip Available in complete kit only
(G2) Fixing - M5x12 Available in complete kit only

Additional parts required (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • Clips (A2) and (A3) only need to be ordered separately if you have ordered 'Jacking Point' kit 'VPLKP0493'. Number of clips required are shown in the table below.
Bill Of Materials Replacement Service Part Number Quantity
(A2) Trim Clips LR032984 x4
(A3) Trim Lantern Clips LR112137 x28
(H1) Fir Tree Clips RZM500070 x8

Warnings / Cautions / Notes

CAUTION
  • Make sure to wear suitable personal protective equipment.
  • When discarding parts do so in an environmentally responsible manner making sure all local laws are adhered to.
NOTE
  • If you are installing mudflaps with the 'Fixed Side Steps' then they should be installed after the 'Fixed Side Steps' are installed.
  • If you have mudflaps installed then the front wheels need to be removed during the procedure for access.

Tooling

Tooling
10mm Socket
15mm Socket
16mm Socket
Torque Wrench (10-80Nm)
Torx T25
5mm Allen key Socket
Trim Removal Tool
Oscillator cutting tool
Fitting Instruction
NOTE
  • This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
1
CAUTION
  • If using a 2 pillar lift make sure to use the front and rear subframe jacking points. Do not use the sill jacking points.
NOTE
  • If using a 2 pillar lift make sure the ramp legs are positioned so they do not obstruct the fixed side step or side tube installation location.

Open all doors and raise and support the vehicle on a 4 pillar lift.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
2
NOTE
  • Front wheel is removed for access to fixing (X1) behind wheel arch liner.

Partially remove both front mudflaps. Remaining wheel arch liner fixings should be removed for access to (X1) fixing. Refer to instructions For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Front Mudflaps (102-03)

  1. Remove mudflap fixings (X).
  2. Partially move the mudflap and remove wheel arch liner fixing.
3

Remove x2 fixings to remove the air deflectors on both sides of the vehicle.

4
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) vehicles.

Remove left and right side sill undershields.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Sill Undershield (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Sill Undershield (501-02)
5
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left side and the right side jacking point covers.

Identify the cut guide lines on the side undershields.

  1. Measure and mark the cut lines as shown.
  2. Using an oscillator cutting tool, cut the illustrated section from both sill undershields. Discard the removed sections (highlighted in blue).
6
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.

Remove the transmission undershield.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Transmission Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol (501-02)
7
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left and the right side.

Identify the cut guide lines on the front transmission undershield. Paint over the cut guide lines to make the cut guide lines clearer if required.

8
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left and the right side.

Using an oscillator cutting tool, cut the illustrated sections from both sides of the front undershield. Discard the removed sections (highlighted in blue).

9

Remove the jacking point covers on both sides of the vehicle. Then look at table below to proceed to your variant of vehicle.

Variant of Vehicle Steps
PHEV vehicles Steps 10-12
NON-PHEV vehicles Steps 13-14
10
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left and the right side.

Open out the jacking point cover and using an oscillator cutting tool, cut the illustrated sections from both jacking point covers. Discard the removed sections (highlighted in blue).

11
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left and the right side.

Identify the cut guide lines on both jacking point covers before cutting. Paint over the cut guide lines to make the lines clearer if required.

12
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.

Using an oscillator cutting tool, cut the illustrated section from both jacking point covers. Discard the removed sections (highlighted in blue).

13
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left side and the right side jacking point covers.

Identify the cut guide lines on both jacking point covers before cutting. Paint over the cut guide lines to make the lines clearer if required.

14
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.

Using an oscillator cutting tool, cut the illustrated sections from both jacking point covers. Discard the removed sections (highlighted in blue).

15

If present remove and discard outboard fixings.

16
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.

Remove the rear-left and right undershields.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
17
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.
  • The measurement guide lines are mirrored for the left side and the right side jacking point covers.

Identify the measurement guide lines on both rear undershields.

18
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left side and the right side jacking point covers.

Using the measurement guide line on the undershield as a datum, measure and mark the cut guide lines as shown. Paint over the cut guide lines to make the lines clearer if required.

19
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.

Using an oscillator cutting tool, cut the illustrated section from both rear undershields. Discard the removed sections (highlighted in blue).

20
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.

Remove the rear undershields.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
21
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.
  • The cut guide lines are mirrored for the left side and the right side jacking point covers.

Measure and cut the section shown, using an oscillator cutting tool on both undershields. Then discard the removed sections (highlighted in blue).

22

Remove the rear rocker panel moulding on both sides of the vehicle, and remove any broken clips still in the trim housing. Replace any broken 'Lantern Clips' (LR112137) and 'Trim Clips' (LR032984).

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding - Standard Wheelbase (501-08)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding - Long Wheelbase (501-08)
23
NOTE
  • Replace any broken Lantern clips (LR112137).

Remove the front rocker moulding.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Front Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08)
24

Remove both harness connectors and blanking connector from under the vehicle body on both sides of the vehicle.

25

Remove the clip on the blanking connector and replace with clip (E1) on both blanking connectors.

26

Return the blanking connector with clip to both harness connectors.

27

Identify which 'Jacking Point' is required for each side of the vehicle.

Bill Of Materials Part Number Quantity
Front Jacking Point (A) M8EM-101E60-AC x2
Rear LH Jacking Point SWB (B) M8EM-101E62-BD x1
Rear RH Jacking Point SWB (B) M8EM-101E62-AD x1
Rear LH Jacking Point LWB (B) M8EM-101E62-DD x1
Rear RH Jacking Point LWB (B) M8EM-101E62-CD x1
Rear LH Connector Bracket (C) M8EM-112B19-BB x1
Rear RH Connector Bracket (C) M8EM-112B18-FB x1
28
CAUTION
  • The jacking point cutouts should align with the Self Piercing Rivet (SPR) on the body.

Inspect the installation of each jacking point against the vehicle body before installing. At each corner the jacking point should sit flush against the floor panel and sill flange.

29
CAUTION
  • Install the vertical fixing first.

Install the front jacking point (A) to both sides of the vehicle. Install, but do not fully tighten the x3 fixings (A1).

30
NOTE
  • Tighten the vertical fixing first.

Fully tighten x3 fixings (A1) on both sides of the vehicle. Mark fixings when the recommended torque has been achieved.

  • Torque: 24Nm
31
CAUTION
  • For PHEV vehicles, discard the current rear jacking points and install with the correct jacking points from the accessory kit.
  • Install the vertical fixing first.

Install the rear bracket (C) and jacking point (B) to both sides of the vehicle. Install, but do not fully tighten the x3 fixings (A1).

32
NOTE
  • Tighten the vertical fixing first.

Fully tighten x3 fixings (A1) on both sides of the vehicle. Mark fixings when the recommended torque has been achieved.

  • Torque: 24Nm
33
CAUTION
  • Make sure any broken clips are replaced and remove any broken clips from the body if required.

Install the front rocker moulding using new clips (A3).

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Front Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08)
34
CAUTION
  • Make sure any broken clips are replaced and remove any broken clips from the body if required.

Install the rear rocker panel moulding using new clips (A2) and (A3).

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding - Standard Wheelbase (501-08)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding - Long Wheelbase (501-08)
35

Install both modified jacking point covers. Then if present, install the front mudflap fixings removed in step 2.

  • Torque: 5Nm
36

Identify which Side step bracket is required for each side of the vehicle.

Bill Of Materials Part Marking Quantity
Front Fixed Side Step Bracket LH (D) B2552 x1
Front Fixed Side Step Bracket RH (D) B2554 x1
Rear Fixed Side Step Bracket LH (E) B2747 x1
Rear Fixed Side Step Bracket RH (E) B2748 x1
37
CAUTION
  • Make sure the brackets are installed at the correct location on the vehicle. Observe the location identifier (L/F) or (R/F) on the brackets.

Install the front fixed side step brackets (D) to the vehicle. Install, but do not fully tighten x3 fixings (D1).

38

Install the rear Fixed Side Step brackets (E) to the vehicle. Install, but do not fully tighten x3 fixings (D1).

39
NOTE
  • Gap should be no more than 1.75~mm for the top gap.

Before installing the side steps (F) inspect gap between the metal finisher and rubber step part.

40
NOTE
  • Make sure the closure strip is in the correct orientation.

Offer up the closure strip (G) to the step. Make sure the sliding T fixing (arrowed) is positioned in the closure strip cutout spaces.

41
NOTE
  • Make sure the rubber closure strip is not distorted when tightening the fixings.

Secure the closure strips with x2 fixings (G2).

42
NOTE
  • Left side step shown, right side mirrored.
  • Note the orientation of the closure strips on the side steps to match the illustration.

Install the closure strip clips (G1) to the fixed side steps (F) making sure the clips are fully seated in the channel and using the clip spacing measurements as a guide.

43
NOTE
  • Fixings hand tight at this stage.
  • When in place, slide the steps on the T-fixing to the furthest most rearward position.

Install the side steps (F) onto the brackets with x4 fixings (F1).

44
NOTE
  • Image shows front LH fixed side step. Gap the same for deployable side steps.

Make sure recommended side step to bracket gap is achieved at the front of the side steps.

45
CAUTION
  • If the step and bracket are not flush then the holes will not correctly line up and there will be a risk of cross-threading the fixings.

Make sure the contact faces of the bracket and step are flush with each other.

46

Fully tighten x4 side step fixings.

  • Torque: 10Nm
47
CAUTION
  • Tightening of fixing sequence must be followed.
NOTE
  • Both 'Deployable' and 'Fixed Side Steps' shown in graphic. Tightening sequence is the same.

Fully tighten the side step bracket fixings in the sequence shown.

  • 1-5: M10 Torque: 60Nm
  • 6: M12 Torque: 70Nm
48
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.

Install the modified left and right, rear undershields.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PHEV, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
49
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.

Install the modified PHEV side undershields using fir tree clips (H1).

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Sill Undershield (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Sill Undershield (501-02)
50
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.

Install the modified rear-left and right undershields.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Long Wheelbase (501-02)
  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Right Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol, Standard Wheelbase (501-02)
51
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to NON-PHEV vehicles.

Install the modified transmission undershield.

  • For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Transmission Undershield - INGENIUM I6 3.0L Diesel/INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol/V8 T/C 4.4L Petrol (501-02)
52
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to PHEV vehicles.

Clip the jacking point cover flap to the fixing point as pictured.

53
NOTE
  • This step 'ONLY' applies to 'LWB' vehicles.

Install the rear air deflectors on both sides of the vehicle.

  • Torque: 5Nm
54

Lower the vehicle and close all doors and inspect 'Fixed Side Steps'.

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