HYUNDAI 2022 Tucson Side Steps Installation Guide
- July 29, 2024
- HYUNDAI
Table of Contents
HYUNDAI 2022 Tucson Side Steps Installation Guide
Instructional Symbols / Definitions
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NOTE
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Glasses
Mask
Gloves
Hearing Protection
Basic Required Tools
Plastic Trim Removal Tool
Bit Driver
T30 Torx Bit
2 Phillips Bit
Extension
10mm Socket
Torque Wrench
Needle-Nose Pliers
Utility Knife
Drop Cloth (Large)
50/50 Mix Of Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) & Water
Clean Towel
Ratchet
Part Weight (Gross)
lbs
kg
Part Weight (Net)
lbs
kg
FMVSS 110 Compliance Information
All dealers must determine if the Net weight they have added in the form of
all options or accessories, when added to the weight of all Port/Dealer
Installed options or accessories, exceeds the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100
lbs. If the additional weight does exceed the lesser of the indicated
thresholds, a “Load Carrying Capacity Reduced” label must be installed. A
black, fine-point, indelible marker must be used to write by hand onto the
label, the reduced carrying capacity in kilograms or pounds, which is the
total weight of all added options and accessories.
Load Label Part Number: NP070 – 09003
Notes to the installer:
- Read the entire Installation Instructions prior to beginning the installation of this accessory.
- If applicable, scan the barcode label located on the accessory part or packaging prior to installing, to register the part. If this accessory is installed as a replacement, register the removal of the old part before registering the new part. Old and new parts will have different barcode data, and the old registration cannot be reused.
- Make sure the vehicle is completely clean and dry in the area(s) the part is to be installed.
- Ensure the vehicle is properly protected in the area(s) that the accessory is to be installed.
- NEVER place tools on painted surfaces, seating surfaces, dash pad, console or floor carpet/mats.
- Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, etc., when required.
- Do NOT use a two-post vehicle lift for side step installation.
Kit Overview
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No Qty Description 1 1 Left Side Step 2 1 Right Side Step 3 1 Hardware Box 4 1 Customer Care Card 5 4 Warning Label 6 2 Side Step Label
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A Spring Nut
B Bolt with Washer Assembly
C Bolt with Washer and Split Washer Assembly
D Cap (Front LH)
E Cap (Front RH)
F Cap
G Anti-Noise Pad
- Drop Cloth (Large), Bit Driver and #2 Phillips OR T30 Torx Bit
NOTE: Do NOT use a two-post vehicle lift for Side Step installation.
A. Starting on the right hand side (RH) of the vehicle, place a large
drop cloth onto the floor next to the vehicle.
B. Open both (RH) doors.
C. Remove the one (1) screw from the rear lower wheel well area as shown.
D. Place the removed screw in a safe location for reinstallation.
- Plastic Trim Removal Tool and Needle-Nose Pliers
A. Carefully dislodge the underside of the (RH) rocker panel cover using
a plastic trim removal tool to release the eight (8) pressure clips.
B. Carefully dislodge the nine (9) upper vertical surface pressure clips
by pulling the rocker panel cover outward as shown.
C. Remove any clips that may have remained in the steel (RH) rocker panel
by turning the clips 90° with needle-nose pliers.
D. Discard the (RH) rocker panel cover and clips.
Take care not to scratch the body surface.
- Utility Knife
A. Carefully examine the body seam sealer on the steel (RH) rocker panel.
B. Using a utility knife, shave away high points of the body seam sealer
on the top and bottom surfaces of the steel rocker panel.
WARNING! Take precautions when using the utility knife to help avoid injury or damage. Take care not to scratch the body surface.
- 50/50 Mix Of Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) & Water and Clean Cloth
A. Clean the entire surface area of the steel (RH) rocker panel as shown, using 50/50 mix of Isopropyl alcohol (70%) & water and allow to fully dry
Ensure all surfaces have fully dried.
- Utility Knife
A. Remove the backing liner from two (2) anti-noise pads and adhere the
pads onto the entire upper vertical surface of the (RH) rocker panel just
above the clip holes, starting from the front of the vehicle and moving
rearward as shown. Wrap the overhanging portion of the pads onto the
horizontal surface.
B. Using a utility knife, cut through the anti-noise pad at the ten (10)
rocker panel clip holes in a diagonal direction as shown, to expose the holes.
NOTE: Do not cut through the third from last rear clip hole.
WARNING! Take precautions when using the utility knife to help avoid injury or damage. Take care not to scratch the body surface.
A. Insert seven (7) spring nuts into the upper vertical clip holes shown
and ensure they are fully locked in place.
NOTE: Carefully listen for a “click” to ensure spring nuts have been
installed correctly.
B. Insert seven (7) spring nuts into the lower horizontal clip holes
shown, and ensure they are fully locked in place.
NOTE: Carefully listen for a “click” to ensure spring nuts have been
installed correctly
Make sure the spring nuts are fully seated and centered in the holes.]
- A. Carefully position the (RH) Side Step onto the (RH) rocker panel by
inserting the forward portion of the Side Step behind the fender cladding then
aligning the center and rear positioning clips on the Side Step to the center
and rearmost panel holes. Apply firm pressure onto the clips to fully engage
the two (2) clips.
NOTE: Ensure the rear wheel well splash trim is installed over the Side Step as shown.
B. Once the Side Step is in position, gently slide it rearward as
Make sure the spring nuts are centered in the side step holes.
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A. Insert and hand tighten seven (7) Bolt with Washer assemblies into the upper vertical surface of the (RH) Side Step as shown.
NOTE: Apply upward pressure on the upper vertical surface of the Side Step to eliminate any gaps between top of Side Step and the body of vehicle. -
10mm Socket, Ratchet, Extension and Torque Wrench
A. Insert seven (7) Bolt with Washer and Split Washer assemblies into the
underside horizontal surface of the (RH) Side Step and into the spring nuts.
Torque to: 6.17 N.m (63.00 kgf-cm, 55.00 lbf-in).
NOTE: Apply inward pressure onto the Side Step, as needed, until the
holes in the Side Step align with the Spring Nuts.
Do not over-torque the bolt assemblies.
- 10mm Socket, Ratchet, Extension and Torque Wrench
A. Torque the seven (7) upper vertical surface Bolt with Washer
assemblies to: 4.70 N.m (48.00 kgf-cm, 42.00 lbf-in).
NOTE: Apply upward pressure on the upper vertical surface of the Side
Step to eliminate any gaps between top of Side Step and the body of vehicle.
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Do not over-torque the bolt assemblies.
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Bit Driver and #2 Phillips OR T30 Torx Bit
A. Reinstall the one (1) screw on the rear wheel well area as shown.
NOTE: Ensure the rear wheel well splash trim is installed over the Side
Step.
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A. Install seven (7) Caps into the seven (7) rearmost cap locations on the (RH) Side Step with the beveled edge facing towards the top and the notch facing forward as shown. Make sure there is an audible ‘click’ from each cap to confirm correct installation.
B. Install one (1) Cap (RH) into the forwardmost cap location on (RH) Side Step with the beveled edge facing towards the top and the notch facing forward as shown. Make sure there is an audible ‘click’ from cap to confirm correct installation.
C. Repeat steps 1 through 12 on the driver’s side to install the (LH) Side Step. -
50/50 Mix Of Isopropyl Alcohol & Water and Clean Cloth
A. Open driver’s door.
B. Clean the driver’s side lower door jam area below the door striker
using 50/50 mix of Isopropyl alcohol (70%) & water and a clean cloth then
allow to dry thoroughly.
C. Adhere one (1) provided Warning Label on the lower door jam area below
the door striker as shown.
Ensure hands are clean.
- 50/50 Mix Of Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) & Water and Clean Cloth
A. Open left rear door.
B. Clean the door jam area below the door striker using 50/50 mix of
Isopropyl alcohol (70%) & water and a clean cloth then allow to dry
thoroughly.
C. Adhere one (1) provided Warning Label on the door jam area below the
door striker as shown.
Ensure hands are clean.
- 50/50 Mix Of Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) & Water and Clean Cloth
A. Clean the center of the vertical aluminum surface on the driver’s side
Side Step using 50/50 mix of Isopropyl alcohol (70%) & water and a clean cloth
then allow to dry thoroughly.
B. Adhere one (1) provided Side Step Label in the center of the side step
on the vertical aluminum surface as shown.
C. Repeat steps 13 through 15 on the passenger’s side.
Ensure hands are clean.
- A. Place the provided Customer Care Card into the vehicle’s glove box.
B. Installation is complete.
Visual Check
| Item to be Checked| Result
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| Rear right and rear left wheel well area screws| Both right and left rear
wheel well area screws are reinstalled properly.
| Fourteen (14) upper vertical surface side step hardware| All fourteen (14)
upper vertical surface side step hardware are properly torqued to: 4.70 N.m
(48.00 kgf-cm, 42.00 lbf-in)
| Fourteen (14) upper vertical surface side step hardware| All fourteen (14)
underside hardware are properly torqued to: 6.17 N.m (63.00 kgf-cm, 55.00 lbf-
in)
| Door functionality| All doors open and close properly.
| Labels| All doors open and close properly.
| Customer care card| Customer care card is in the vehicle’s glove box.