Fitting Guide
Tools Required:
7mm high speed drill bit and drill Tape measure
Marker pen 10mm socket and ratchet
Scrap piece of wood Masking tape (not essential)
Car Jack Axle stands
An extra pair of hands is always helpful but not essential
If you have pre-existing side steps you must remove these first, it may be possible to use them as a
template but this is not essential (see NB on page 2)
Which side is which? (see Figure 1)
figure 1: this shows the DRIVERS side (offside) step. Notice the square edge to the left and the lower
platform to the right.
Starting with the driver's side (offside):
Using your marker pen and tape measure mark a line 7-8 mm from the top edge all the way along the
length of the step (see figures 2 and 3)
figure 2 figure 3
Starting from the raised edge on the left hand side using the marker pen, mark at the following points:
(see figure 4)
5.5cm 27.7cm 51.2cm 74.7cm 98.2cm 121.6cm 167cm
figure 4
N.B once the holes are marked and BEFORE drilling, offer the step up to the car to ensure that
the marks line up with your existing bolt holes (some cars may have had modifications). If the
holes do not line up it is recommended that you remove the OEM side skirt and place it on top
of your new side step as a template.
Place the piece of scrap wood under the place where you are going to drill the hole, this is essential as it
supports the step and prevents cracking. (see figure 5)
figure 5
Using the high speed drill bit, carefully and confidently drill the hole. Do not push the drill through, let the
drill eat its way through. If you are concerned you can apply masking tape over the spot that you want to
drill as this can also help prevent cracking, chipping and tear out.
Continue this process until all 7 holes are drilled.
Now offer the step up to the car, starting in the middle insert the screws, do not tighten until all 7 screws
are in place (see figure 6)
figure 6
NB. Do not over tighten the bolts as this may damage the side step
Passengers Side (Near side)
Repeat the process as above but start from the right hand side when measuring.
Stand back and admire your new look