NTB16-070

Classification:
Reference:
BT16-006
Date:
NTB16-070
July 26, 2016
2014 – 2015 TAXI;
CONVERSION OF AUTO STEPS TO FIXED POSITION
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2014 – 2015 Taxi
SERVICE INFORMATION
Kits are now available to convert the auto steps to non-moving fixed steps.

This bulletin contains instructions to install the conversion kits.
NOTE: There are two kits (left side kit and right side kit). Both kits must be installed
at the same time.

Installation of the conversion kits is a customer choice.

The auto steps must not be physically damaged or bent. If there is any physical
damage, the conversion kits cannot be installed.
Conversion kit can be installed if:

The side steps are not physically damaged.

The auto function has stopped working and the customer chooses to install
conversion kits rather than repair the auto function.

The customer chooses to have this kit installed to disable the auto function.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: Most steps in this procedure are illustrated for the driver side of the vehicle. The
passenger side is similar (mirror image). Each step must be completed on both sides.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Figure 1
2. Place the vehicle on a lift and raise it
high enough to reach the underside of
the auto step.
Auto step can be
extended/retracted
NOTE: Make sure the lift points are
positioned so the auto step can be
manually extended and retracted
(Figure 2).
Figure 2
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3. Remove the bump stop (Figure 3).
Driver’s side
auto step
Bump stop
Front of
vehicle
Figure 3
Three Bolts
4. Remove the three bolts shown in Figure
4 from the auto step.

Discard
the shield
Discard the shield.
Figure 4

Figure 5 shows bolts removed.
Figure 5
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5. Install the bumper block bracket onto the auto step.
NOTE: Left and right side brackets are different (see Figure 6).

Install using the bolt locations where bolts were removed in step 4.

Two new bolts provided (see Figure 7).
 Torque new bolts to: 7.2-10.8 N•m (0.7-1.1 kg-m, 5.3-8.0 ft-lb)

Reuse one original bolt (see Figure 7).
 Torque original bolt to: 26-34 N•m (2.7-3.5 kg-m, 19-25 ft-lb)
Bumper block bracket
Driver side
bracket
Front of
vehicle
Passenger
side bracket
Driver side
bracket
New bolt
New bolt
Original bolt
Figure 6
Figure 7
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6. Enlarge the mounting hole that the bump stop was removed from in step 3
(see Figure 8).
a. Using a 3/8 inch drill bit, enlarge the hole to 3/8 inch (8.5 mm).
b. Apply zinc rich primer (see parts information) to the newly exposed metal.
Front of
vehicle
Enlarge mounting hole
Zinc rich
primer
Figure 8
Bumper
7. Fold back the dust covers on the three
bumpers from the kit.
8. Install jam nuts onto the three bumpers
with the flange facing away from the preexisting nut (see Figure 9).
Dust cover
Jam nut
Flange
Pre-existing nut
Figure 9
Blocks
9. Install two bumpers onto one block and
one onto the other (see Figure 10).
10. Thread the bumpers all the way into each
block (Figure 10).
Bumpers
Figure 10
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11. With the auto step completely retracted
(closest to vehicle), install the block with
two bumpers onto the mounting hole that
you enlarged in step 6.

Block
Bumpers will face toward the front of
the vehicle.
NOTE: If the step is in the extended
position, it can be mechanically
retracted. Manually rotate the drive
bolt (Figure 13) to retract the step.
Front of
vehicle
Enlarged
Mounting
hole
Figure 11
Block
12. Secure with bolt.

Torque bolt to:
26-34 N•m (2.7-3.5 kg-m, 19-25 ft-lb)
Bolt
Driver’s side
auto step
Figure 12
Drive bolt
13. Manually rotate the drive bolt to extend
the auto step outward until the step arm
contacts the new bumpers.
Bumpers
Step arm
Figure 13
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New bracket
14. Install the second block (single bumper)
with the bumper facing the step arm onto
the new bracket installed in step 5.

Torque bolt to:
26-34 N•m (2.7-3.5 kg-m, 19-25 ft-lb)
Front of
vehicle
Block
Step arm
Bolt
Bumper
Figure 14
15. Rotate the single bumper, with fingers
only, until it contacts the auto step arm.
Single
bumper
Figure 15
16. Use an open end wrench to extend the
single bumper an additional 5 complete
turns against the auto step arm.

Use the black hex nut to rotate
bumper the additional 5 turns.
Black hex
nut
Figure 16
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Silver
flange nut
17. Tighten all three bumper flange nuts
(silver nuts) against the blocks.

Torque nuts to:
7.2-10.8 N•m (0.7-1.1 kg-m, 64-95 inlb.)
Silver
flange nut
Silver
flange nut
Figure 17
18. Fold the dust covers back into position.
Dust
covers
Figure 18
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IMPORTANT: The following steps must be performed to complete this Service Procedure
to prevent the “auto step” alarm from sounding (located in partition wall) and warning light
on dash, when the side doors are opened.
19. Remove the 4 plastic clips that hold the
front intercom finisher.
Front intercom
finisher
Figure 19
20. Snap the front intercom finisher loose.
Figure 20
21. Disconnect the intercom speaker and the
auto step switch.
Auto step
switch
Intercom
speaker
Figure 21
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Tape here
22. Tape the auto step switch connector to
the harness as shown.
Figure 22
23. Re-connect the intercom speaker.
24. Leave the auto step switch disconnected.
25. Reinstall the front intercom finisher in reverse order.
Back door
kicking plate
26. Snap loose and remove the back door
kicking plate.
Figure 23
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Auto step
controller RH
27. Partially snap loose the luggage side
lower finisher RH.
28. Locate the auto step controller RH.
Luggage side
lower finisher
Figure 24
Tuck connector beside
the harness and attach
with tie-wrap
29. Disconnect the auto step controller.
30. Tuck the auto step controller connector
beside the harness and use a tie-wrap to
hold the connector to the harness.
Figure 25
31. Snap the luggage side lower finisher RH back into place.
32. Repeat steps 27 – 30 for the left side.

The left side luggage lower finisher and auto step controller LH are a mirror image of
Figures 24 and 25.
33. Snap the luggage side lower finisher LH back into place.
34. Reinstall the back door kicking plate.
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35. Re-connect the negative battery cable.
36. Reset the clock and the radio presets.
37. Reinitialize the auto-up power windows as follows.
a. Turn the ignition ON.
b. Operate the power window switch to fully open the window (glass all the way down).
c. Hold the window switch UP until the glass stops at the fully closed position, and then
continue holding the switch UP for 3 seconds or more.
d. Check that AUTO-UP function operates normally.
Check the Anti-Pinch Function:
a. Fully open the window (glass all the way down).
b. Hold a piece of wood near the fully closed position.
c. Close the window using the AUTO-UP switch. Allow the window glass to hit the
wood.
d. Check the following conditions:
 Check that the glass lowers for approximately 150 mm (5.9 in), without pinching
the wood, and stops.
 Check that the glass does not rise when operating the power window main switch
while the window is lowering after hitting the wood.
CAUTION: Do not check anti-pinch function with hands or other body parts because
they may be pinched.
38. Inform the customer that some memory settings in the navigation system may need to
be reset.
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PARTS INFORMATION
APPLIED VIN
Built before:
3N8CM0JT(*)EK 702681
Built on or after:
3N8CM0JT(*)EK 702681
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER QUANTITY
Auto Step Deletion Kit
99215-3LN1A
1
(Left side / Driver side)
Auto Step Deletion Kit
99215-3LN1B
1
(Right side / Passenger side)
Auto Step Deletion Kit
99215-3LN1C
1
(Left side / Driver side)
Auto Step Deletion Kit
99215-3LN1D
1
(Right side / Passenger side)
All vehicles
Zinc-Rich Primer
Local Source (1)
as needed
(shop supply)
(1) Use one of the following Zinc Rich primers or an equivalent:

3M™ Zinc Spray 16-501
For help finding a local source for 3M™ products or obtaining an MSDS, contact
3M™ Automotive Aftermarket Division at 1-877-MMM-CARS.

CRC® Zinc-It® 18412
For help finding a local source for CRC® products or obtaining an MSDS, contact
CRC® Customer Service Representative at 1-800-272-8963.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE PARTS
DESCRIPTION
Additional Bumpers (1)
PART NUMBER
99215-3LN1E (2)
QUANTITY
Package of 12
(1) Available as a service part to replace worn bumpers for those vehicles that have already
had the step kits installed.
(2) See Figure 9 for illustration of bumper.
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