Rav4 2019-2024 (5th Generation) OEM Toyota Running Boards Side steps installation PZQ44-42121

2019-2024 Rav4 5th Generation Installation of OEM Toyota Running Board / Side Step. Part #PZQ44-42121 MSRP $399 (USA) Additional parts pre-cut Rocker Panel right and left side PT593-42001-LH and PT593-42001- RH MSRP $29 (USA). These fit 2019-2024 rav4 ...
Step by Step. Dealer wanted almost $1000 to install lol...
Step 1. Release wind deflector, Mud guard, pop open front molding.
Step 2. Remove Rocker panel- 2x pin, 8x plugs, 2x screws, 9x retainer clip
Step 3. Cut the Rocker panel or install precut Rocker
Step 4. Install 6x Anchor Bolts, 6x spacer nuts, with torque wrench 45 newton meters or 33 foot pounds
Step 5. Reinstall Rocker (reverse step 2) Fasten mudguard, wind deflector, front molding (reverse step 1)
Step 6. Place extrusion over bolts and place 6x m8 flanged nuts to hold with torque wrench 24 newton meters or 18 foot pounds
Step 7. insert 6x plastic clips, 2x u nut into side steps
Step 8. insert side steps into holes and line up pop in plastic clips and bolt in 2x m6 flange bolt 6 nm or 4.5 fp
Step 9. repeat other side
Step 10. remove protective tape, apply jack sticker
Tools needed
torque wrench, ratchet, sockets -33mm, 10mm, 13mm, flat head + phillips head screw driver, trim removal tools
Additional tools
Gloves, mechanics creeper, cushion/pad, safety goggles, zip lock bags, sharpie, masking tape,
dremel, utility knife, hot knife (cut existing rocker)
Approx time to complete each side 45 min -1 hour