Land Rover Defender 2020+ Side Step/ bar/ Tube Fitting Instructions

In this video we look at fitting some side steps to our New Land Rover Defender project car.
The Land Rover side step fitting instructions we use in this video can be found here :-
The final torque setting are as follows
Bolts E - 24Nm ( Horizontal bolts brackets to sill )
Bolt D - M10 bolts - 54 Nm ( Vertical bolts bracket to underside of car )
Bolts F - 10 Nm ( bracket to step bolts )
These apply to part numbers VPLEP0433 VPLEP0434 VPLEP0391VPLEP0392

[SpiritofEcstasy]

Simon - your videos are both 100% informative and fun to watch to boot. I managed to do this install without removing the front mud flap and left the sill cover just hanging in place while cutting the recess and also per your recommendation cut the noise cancelling plate in place also. Thanks so much. The Roof Rack Ladder video was also super helpful. Brilliant mate!!!

[jerryzhang]

I love you guys videos. I installed my roof rack, side box and ladder, and hood decal by myself and it’s all learned from your video! Many thanks!

[afj]

Another great detailed video with your usual no nonsense practical approach to the instructions.

[benrowlands]

Bought some side steps for my 90 and this video was great help! Thank you.

[mikey]

Love watching these and I don't even have a defender nor any other Landrover 🤪

[simondanns]

I've just fitted mine. 4 hours for the steps and the interior LED light upgrade (that was dead easy). You do not need to remove the front mud flaps or the front quarter panel. On the rear wind deflector just remove the outermost bolt and loosen the other 4 by two turns. Break the clips down the length of the sill cover working from the back to the front, but there is no need to remove the cover, it's very easy to cut the holes with the cover in place just allow it to fall slightly. I used 19 clips only.

[mapwhe]

Thanks guys, just installed our side steps, your video was so helpful ! (Also found what a shotty job LR did installing the mud flaps 😠)

[simonreader]

Simon - Did you ever make the fitting template for the steps - so that the sill covers could be cut in situ - without removal?

THANKS

[Gianlu]

Useful as usual, thank you! But may you show how install/remove the steps on/from the bars, please? Thank you in advance!

[markthomas]

Hi loving the styling, friend of mine said to fit sidesteps he measured a defender already with sidesteps and cut the trim without taking everything off. Can you just do that? Thanks

[commander_lard]

Love a side step (got some LR ones on my Disco) - my fav one so far are the ones on the newest rangerover that deploy automatically!

[jesseredmond]

Just installed mine today your instructional videos are great
Wouldn't of bothered if I would of had to do it as the instruction say
the short cut way works a treat cheers

[lcajiga]

Hi, I installed the side steps and is indeed making the wade sensing a little weird. Is there a way to fix it? Thanks

[iMpromptu]

This video helped me so much. Thank you.

[zebedee]

Great video as always Simon and Tyler. I fitted the steps myself and did one side at a time. By the time I reached the near side I cut the felt in place easily enough. The sacrificial clips are a nightmare but seeing as the whole car is held together with them I purchased 60 of them and now keep spares in the glove box. 😂😂

[HQBProductions]

Memories of your early videos when you fitted Discovery 3 steps and also 2005 on Range Rover Sport! It was you and another man but I donttthink we knew his name...not Tylor! I hope JLR take note and stop making everybody remove the under trays plus add those 30 plastic clips in the box. Next job..fitting the deployable electric set!!! As always, a delight to watch so Good Work Men!!!😎😎😎😎😃😃Richard.

[anthonyhopkins]

You are doing agreat job, could you please advice on roof mounting for spare wheel? Well done showing the equipment we can fix on our new defender, Price of parts could be mentioned please.

[AaronMatthes]

didn't use one drill to cut...tin snips all the way. by the way, one of my rails came very bowed from ill overseas transport. quick roll over of the 5000 defender straightened it right back out. video presentation was excellent and I love the look and functionality of them.

[deltafoxtrot]

Great tutorial👍 side steps can be a bit of a pain when off roading, my mates Nissan Pathfinder kept catching on the sides of deep ruts.

[life_seeking_adventure]

Great video. Very helpful and thanks for posting