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Accessory Side Steps Installation

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

Special Tools Required: 

Riveting Pliers - no part number

Removal Procedure: 

The procedure for the left-hand component is identical to that for the right-hand side. 

  1. Lift the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
  2. Remove both front side doors. Refer to FRONT SIDE DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  3. Remove both rear side doors. Refer to REAR SIDE DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  4. Remove both front wheel opening moldings. Refer to FRONT WHEEL OPENING MOLDING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  5. Remove both rocker panel moldings. Refer to ROCKER PANEL MOLDING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
    G16031209Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  6. Remove 7 bolts (1).

    Torque: 19 Nm 

    G16031210Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  7. Remove 10 bolts (1).

    Torque: 19 Nm 

  8. Remove the side sill inner (2).

    Removal note: The side sill inner (2) will not be reused. 

Installation Procedure: 

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  1. Install the new side step reinforcement (1) and fix it with 10 bolts (2) and tighten it.

    Torque: 19 Nm 

    G16031212Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  2. Insert and tighten 7 bolts (1).

    Torque: 19 Nm 

    G16031213Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  3. Insert 15 retaining clamps (1).
    G16031214Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  4. Install 5 retaining clips (1).
  5. Install 2 sealing rings (2).
    G16031215Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  6. Attach and align rocker panel molding (1).
  7. Fasten 5 clips (2).
    G16031216Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  8. Insert and tighten 8 screws (1).

    Torque: 2.6 Nm 

    G16031217Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  9. Align and clip in the side step running board inlay (1).
    G16031218Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  10. Install blind rivet (1) in rear wheelhouse with riveting pliers.
    G16031219Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  11. Install blind rivet (1) in front wheelhouse with riveting pliers.
  12. Install expanding rivet (2).
  13. Install rear tire air deflector. Refer to REAR TIRE AIR DEFLECTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  14. Install both front wheel opening moldings. Refer to FRONT WHEEL OPENING MOLDING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  15. Install both rear side doors. Refer to REAR SIDE DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  16. Install both front side doors. Refer to FRONT SIDE DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT