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Auxiliary Step / Running Board: Service and Repair


Assist Step Replacement


Removal Procedure

1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .





2.Remove the nuts (1) that retain the assist step to the assist step support brackets.

3.Remove the assist step from the support brackets.

4.Place the assist step on a clean, prepared surface.

5.Release the fasteners (2) that retain the assist step pad to the assist step.

6.Remove the assist step pad from the assist step.

Installation Procedure





1.Install the assist step pad to the assist step, ensuring that the fasteners (2) are fully seated.

2.Position the assist step to the vehicle.

Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the nuts (1) that retain the assist step to the assist step support brackets.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N �m (18 lb ft).

3.Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .