Assist Step Support Bracket Replacement

Assist Step Support Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle to a suitable height.
Important: The assist step assembly does not have to be removed to replace the assist step support bracket.







2. Remove the nuts that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket.




3. The assist step support brackets are to be numbered 1 through 5 in the order when removing.




4. Remove the nuts and bolts (1) that attach the assist step plate to the assist step bracket.
5. Remove the bolts (2) that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket to the underbody.
6. Remove the assist step support bracket from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the assist step support bracket to the vehicle.
2. Install the assist step support brackets 1 through 5 in the order which they were removed.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the bolts (2) that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket to the underbody.

Tighten the bolts (2) that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket to the underbody to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the nuts and bolts (1) that attach the assist step brace to the assist step bracket

Tighten the nuts and bolts (1) that attach the assist step brace to the assist step bracket to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





5. Install the nuts that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket.

Tighten the nuts that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Lower the vehicle.