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LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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LAND ROVER

DISCOVERY

FIXED SIDE STEPS

VPLRP0269 / VPLRP0347 / VPLRP0530 / VPLGP0338 / VPLRP0487 / VPLLR0001

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 from the table below.
  • You must follow all instructions. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
NOTE
  • When ordering parts from the table below, it is recommended that the latest superseded part numbers be used where available. The latest superseded part number will always be shown in the furthest right-hand column. If the latest part numbers are not available, earlier part numbers may still be used for installation on your vehicle.
Kits Required Part Number Superseded by Superseded by Superseded by
Fixed Side Step Kit VPLRP0269 VPLRP0347 VPLRP0530 VPLLR0001
Foam Kit VPLGP0338
Spacer Kit VPLRP0487

Fixed Side Steps - (Bill of Materials)

Warnings / Cautions / Notes / Tooling and Equipment

WARNING
  • Suitable personal protective equipment must be worn when cutting or drilling parts.
CAUTION
  • Installing 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
  • This procedure must be performed on both sides of the vehicle. Left side components are shown; right side components are similar.
  • This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always accurate.
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Tooling and Equipment
Torque Wrench
Socket Set
Torx Set
Trim Removal Tool
Oscillator cutting tool
Marker Pen
Fitting Instruction
1
WARNING
  • Vehicle must be stable before completing any work.

Place the vehicle on a suitable 2-post lift before carrying out these instructions. The front and rear subframe jacking points must be used. Do not use the sill jacking points.

  • Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '100-02 Jacking and Lifting'.
2

Remove the 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'.
3

Remove 16 fixings to remove right side underbody shield.

4

Remove 16 fixings to remove left side underbody shield.

5

Remove 3 fixings to remove rear brace bracket.

6

Using a suitable tool, cut the underbody shield trims as illustrated.

  1. Cut these parts out first.
  2. This section is very small and may or may not need removing. You can decide to cut this section out when you install this trim. It may interfere with the front side tube mounting brackets (A2) and (B2).
7

Cutting foam pad (F).

  1. Cut and discard the highlighted section as illustrated.
  2. Remove and discard the adhesive backing from the foam pad.
8

Install the foam pad to the rear-right mounting bracket (B1) only. This is not required on (A1).

9
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both rear side tube mounting brackets (A1) and (B1). Brackets are labeled in the casting to aid installation.

10
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.
  • Note orientation of spacer blocks (E).

Install both front side tube mounting brackets (A2) and (B2) with the spacer kit (E).

11
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both fixed side step boards (A) and (B).

12

When you are happy that everything installs correctly proceed to tighten fixings on both rear side tube mounting brackets. Torque: 48Nm

13

Tighten fixings on both front side tube mounting brackets. Torque: 48Nm

14

Remove both fixed side steps.

15

Reinstall 16 fixings to install right side underbody shield.

16

Reinstall 16 fixings to install left side underbody shield.

17

Install 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'.
18
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both fixed side step boards (A) and (B).

19

Tighten 4 fixings on each side. Torque: 9Nm

20

Inspect the alignment of the fixed side steps against the body trim.

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