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LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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DISCOVERY

DEPLOYABLE SIDE STEPS

VKDSS3802 / VPLRP0349 / VPLRP0348 / VPLRP0526 / VPLGP0338 / VPLRP0327 / VPLRP0362 / VPLRP0363

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous.
  • Before ordering and installing the accessory, you must read all the instructions. The correct accessory / part must be ordered for your variant of the vehicle.
  • You must follow all instructions. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
Accessory Kits Vehicle Variant Part Number
Deployable Side Steps 18-20MY VKDSS3802

Deployable Side Step Replacement Kits (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • The table(s) below are a breakdown of the accessory kit contents. They include individual parts, quantities and if required replacement service part numbers for specific parts.
Accessory Kits Vehicle Variant Replacement Service Part Number
Front Cladding Kit All VPLRP0358
Mounting Brackets and Motor - LH 18MY onwards VPLRP0349
Mounting Brackets and Motor - RH 18MY onwards VPLRP0348
Side Undershield Fixings All VPLRP0526
Foam Pad All VPLGP0338

Deployable Side Step Board (Bill of Materials)

Accessory Kits Vehicle Variant Replacement Service Part Number
Deployable Side Step - LH 18MY onwards VPLRP0362
Deployable Side Step - RH 18MY onwards VPLRP0363

Warnings / Cautions / Notes / Tooling and Equipment

WARNING
  • Wear suitable personal protective equipment when cutting / drilling parts.
CAUTION
  • Installing the 'Deployable Side Steps' will affect the off-road capability of the vehicle.
  • When discarding parts do so in an environmentally responsible manner making sure all local laws are adhered to.
NOTE
  • The 'Deployable Side Step Wiring Harness' kits 'VPLRP0328 / VPLRP0361' must be installed for operation of the 'Deployable Side Steps'.
  • If you are installing 'Front Mudflaps' with the 'Deployable Side Steps' then they must be installed after the 'Deployable Side Steps' are installed.
  • This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
Tooling and Equipment
Torque Wrench
Socket Set
Trim Removal Tool
Oscillator cutting tool
Knife
Fitting Instruction
1

Open all doors and raise and support the vehicle.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '100-02 Jacking and Lifting'.
2
NOTE
  • Repeat this step on the other side of the vehicle. Unless otherwise stated, all steps apply to both sides of the vehicle.

If installed to your vehicle then remove both 'Front Mudflaps'.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '102-03: Exterior / Front Mudflaps'.
3

Remove both front fender moulding (X) and rocker panel moulding.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-08: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Front Fender Moulding'.
  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-08: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Rear Rocker Panel Moulding'.
4

Remove the transmission undershield.

  1. Remove 4 M10 fixings on the engine undertray (yellow panel) to aid removal.
  2. Remove 4 M6 fixings on the transmission undershield sides.
  3. Remove 8 M10 fixings on the transmission undershield to remove.
5

Remove both underbody side shields.

  1. Remove 7 outer fixings.
  2. Remove 5 inner fixings.
6

Modify both removed underbody side shields. Stage 1 of 3.

  1. Locate the drill position mark with the text 'L462' at the front of the panel.
  2. Drill a 6mm hole.
7

Modify both removed underbody side shields. Stage 2 of 3.

  1. Identify the existing front cut guide line on the undershield. Paint over the cut guide lines to make them clearer if required.
  2. Using a suitable tool, cut the front end of the underbody shield as illustrated along the inside cut lines. Discard the highlighted center section.
8

Modify both removed underbody side shields. Stage 3 of 3.

  1. Identify the existing rear cut guide line on the undershield. Paint over the cut guide lines to make them clearer if required.
  2. Using a suitable tool cut the rear of the underbody shield as illustrated along the inside cut lines. Discard the highlighted center section.
9

Cutting foam pad (J).

  1. Cut and discard the highlighted section as illustrated.
  2. Remove and discard the adhesive backing from the foam pad.
10

Install the foam pad (J).

  • Install the foam pad to the rear right mounting bracket (B2) only.
11
CAUTION
  • Bracket must be able to move if force is applied to it by hand. This is necessary for an accurate bracket to body alignment process.

Install both front side step mounting brackets (A1) and (B1).

  • Install, but do not fully tighten 4 fixings (C) to install the front side step mounting bracket.
12

Install front spacers (F).

  1. Use sufficient spacers between the side step motor mounting bracket and the front subframe, so that the bracket sits flush and the side step achieves correct horizontal alignment when installed.
  2. Place fixing (D) and washer (E) into the front subframe gap.
  3. Install, but do not fully tighten fixing (C) to fasten everything together.
13
CAUTION
  • Bracket must be able to move if force is applied to it by hand. This is necessary for an accurate bracket to body alignment process.

Install both rear side step motor mounting brackets (A2) and (B2).

  1. Install, but do not fully tighten 3 fixings (C) to install the rear side step motor mounting bracket.
  2. Connect the pre-installed 'Deployable Side Step Wiring Harness 'VPLRV0130 / VPLRP0486 / VPLRV0131' to the side step bracket where arrowed.
  3. Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '102-03: Exterior / Deployable Side Step Wiring Harness'.
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WARNING
  • This step requires the aid of another technician (heavy component).
NOTE
  • Side step boards will be installed twice in these instructions. The first time in this step is for alignment purposes before removed and installed again later in these instructions.

Install both side steps (N) for correct alignment.

  1. Place the side step onto the brackets and install, but do not fully tighten 4 fixings (N1).
  2. If required slide the side step into position to achieve a 10mm gap as shown at the front of the side step for the correct positioning.
  3. Tighten 4 fixings (N1) for correct alignment. Torque: 9Nm
15
NOTE
  • Retract the side step into the stowed position before final tightening of fixings.

Tighten 3 fixings (C) on both front brackets. Torque: 48Nm

16

Tighten fixing (C) on both rear motor brackets. Torque: 48Nm

17
NOTE
  • Deploy the side step before final tightening of remaining fixings.

Tighten 2 fixings (C) on both front brackets. Torque: 48Nm

18

Tighten 2 fixings (C) on both rear motor brackets. Torque: 48Nm

19

Remove both side steps.

  • Remove 4 fixings (N1) to detach the side step.
20

Install both modified underbody side shield sections.

  1. Install 7 original outer fixings. Torque: 10Nm
  2. Install 5 original inner fixings. Torque: 10Nm
  3. Install 1 fixing (Q). Torque: 10Nm
21

Install the transmission undershield.

  1. Install 8 M10 fixings on the transmission undershield. Torque: 60Nm
  2. Install 4 M6 fixings on the transmission undershield sides. Torque: 10Nm
  3. Install 4 M10 fixings on the engine undertray (yellow panel). Torque: 60Nm
22
NOTE
  • Part (G) is only installed to the 'Front Fender Moulding (X)' if no front mudflaps are to also be installed.

Install part (G) to the removed front fender moulding (X) from 'Step 3'.

  1. Install 2 clips (L) to part (G).
  2. Install 2 fixings (H) and 2 washers (K) to install part (G) to part (X). Torque: 2Nm
23

Install both front and rocker panel moulding and front fender moulding (X).

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-08: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Rear Rocker Panel Moulding'.
  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-08: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Front Fender Moulding'.
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WARNING
  • This step requires the aid of another technician (heavy component).

Install both side steps (N).

  1. Install, but do not fully tighten fixings (N1) to install the side step to the front and rear brackets.
  2. If required slide the side step into position to achieve a 10mm gap as shown at the front of the side step for the correct positioning.
  3. Tighten 4 fixings (N1). Torque: 9Nm
25

If applicable to your vehicle, install both 'Front Mudflaps'.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '102-03: Exterior / Front Mudflaps'.
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CAUTION
  • Disable roof access mode on the Touchscreen. 'Deployable Side Steps' will not retract if roof access mode is not disabled.

Test the function of the 'Deployable Side Steps'.

  1. Lower vehicle on ramp.
  2. Set the 'Global Open' setting for DSS to 'Open' from the Touchscreen.
  3. Test the function of the 'Deployable Side Steps' before customer handover.
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