Jeep Wrangler TJ. Manual - part 548
SIDE STEP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolts that attach the side step to
the frame (Fig. 11).
(2) Tilt the step down and disengage the tabs from
the frame slots.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the side step on the frame and engage
the mounting tabs into the frame slots.
(2) Install the bolts that attach the side step to the
frame and tighten to 21 N·m (15 ft. lbs.).
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
REMOVAL
(1) If installed, remove the license plate.
(2) Remove the four screws attaching the license
plate bracket to the body (Fig. 12).
(3) On export models remove the bolts and nuts.
(Fig. 13)
(4) Separate the bracket from the body.
(5) Disconnect
the
electrical
connectors,
if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the electrical connectors, if equipped.
(2) Position the bracket on the body.
(3) Install the four screws attaching the license
plate bracket to the body.
(4) On export models, install the six bolts and four
nuts.
(5) If removed, install the license plate.
Fig. 11 SIDE STEP
1 - FRAME SLOTS
2 - SIDE STEP
3 - BOLTS
4 - STEP MOUNTING TABS
Fig. 12 LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
1 - BOLTS (4)
2 - BRACKET
Fig. 13 LICENSE PLATE BRACKET - EXPORT
1 - NUTS (4)
2 - BOLTS (2)
3 - BUMPER
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
5 - LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
6 - BOLTS (4)
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EXTERIOR
TJ