LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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PART NO :
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LAND ROVER

DISCOVERY

FIXED SIDE STEPS

VPLRP0269 / VPLRP0347 / VPLRP0530 / VPLGP0338 / VPLRP0487

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.

Fixed Side Steps - (Bill of Materials)

NOTE
  • VPLRP0269 is superseded by VPLRP0347 which is superseded by VPLRP0530. VPLRP0530 is recommended, but any of the older numbers will still install.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1

Raise vehicle on a 4 pillar ramp.

2

Remove the rear rocker panel moulding on both sides of vehicle. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08)

3

Remove (x16) fixings to remove right side underbody shield.

4

Remove (x16) fixings to remove left side underbody shield.

5

Remove (x3) fixings to remove rear brace bracket. Repeat on other side of vehicle.

Fitting Instruction
1

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).
2

Cutting foam pad (F).

  1. Cut and discard the highlighted section as illustrated.
  2. Remove and discard the adhesive backing from the foam pad.
3

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

4
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

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

5
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

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

6
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both fixed side steps (A) and (B).

7

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

  • Torque: 48 Nm.
8

Tighten fixings on both front side tube mounting brackets.

  • Torque: 48 Nm.
9

Remove both fixed side steps.

10

Reinstall (x16) fixings to install right side underbody shield.

11

Reinstall (x16) fixings to install left side underbody shield.

12

Install rear rocker panel moulding on both sides of vehicle. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08)

13
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install both fixed side steps (A) and (B).

14

Tighten (x4) fixings on each side.

  • Torque: 9 Nm.
15

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

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