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Vehicle Disassembly/Reassembly (panel removal, part storage, etc.). • Electrical Component Disassembly/Reassembly (battery disconnection, connector removal, etc.). Please see your Toyota dealer for a copy of this document. 1. Prepare for the Installation. (a) Lay out the parts to check for damage.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure 2. Remove Parts and Drill. (a) Open all four doors before lifting the vehicle to allow access for drilling the pinch welds. 10 mm socket & ratchet, plastic pry tool (b) Remove and discard the left and right rear diffusers.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure (f) Locate the front and rear pinch weld drill Forward template positions (Fig. 2-4). (g) Remove the pinch weld drill template from the white paper backing and install the template along the jacking point of the pinch weld.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure 3. Install the Front Left Hand Bracket to the Vehicle. NOTE: If needed, remove any OEM pinch weld sealant that may interfere with the proper installation of mounting hardware and/or components.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure (e) Swing the plastic retaining clip over to the other side of the U-bolt and connect the secondary retaining notch to the U-bolt (Fig. 3-4). Fig. 3-4 (f) With the plastic U-bolt retaining clip firmly...
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure (l) Torque the M8 carriage nut to 23 N-m (17 ft- lb). Torque: 23 N-m (17 ft-lb) (m) Torque both front bracket U-bolts in 3 steps: 7 N-m (60 in-lb), 14 N-m (10 ft-lb) and a final torque of 23 N-m (17 ft-lb).
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure (c) Insert the short side up into the hole completely and slide the bolt forward (Fig. 4- NOTE: Verify that the frame locking bolt tab is completely inserted into the mounting hole before continuing to the next step.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure 5. Install the Left Hand Running Board to the Bracket. NOTE: The running boards are side specific. The larger end cap goes to the FRONT of the vehicle. NOTE: If the vehicle does not have mudguards, skip to Step 5(d).
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure (g) Set the running board onto the brackets, tilt the board and slide it inward (Fig. 5-5). Fig. 5-5 (h) Align the rear edge of the running board with the edge of the fender flare (Fig. 5-6).
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure 7. Re-Torque all Hardware. (a) Starting with the left hand side, perform a re- torque as follows: (b) From the inside, torque the front M5 bolt. Torque: 5 N-m (48 in-lb) (c) Torque the M8 carriage nut.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure 9. Place the Jack Warning Sticker. (a) Remove the jack from the rear cargo compartment. NOTE: Make sure the jack is free of dirt and grease. (b) Place the yellow warning sticker 3mm from the top edge of the jack arm (Fig.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Procedure 11. Place the Owner’s Manual Sticker. (a) Retrieve the vehicle Owner’s Manual from the glove compartment. (b) Go to the Red Section: “WHEN TROUBLE ARISES”. (c) Locate the “If you have a flat tire” page.
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TOYOTA RAV4 (Gas Only) 2016 - 2018 RUNNING BOARDS Checklist - these points MUST be checked to ensure a quality installation. Check: Look For: Accessory Function Checks Inspect bolt torque Verify all of the torque values Top left of Red Section: “WHEN Warning decals have been placed in TROUBLE ARISES”...
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