Retractable Running Board Bracket

RETRACTABLE RUNNING BOARD BRACKET







Removal and Installation

NOTE: The retractable running board bracket assemblies cannot be serviced individually. The complete bracket assembly and linkage must be serviced as a unit.

Explorer only
1. Remove the retractable running board gap hider.

Mountaineer only
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

3. NOTE: If the retractable running board cannot be extracted, extend the running board by hand.

Extend the retractable running board.

All vehicles
4. Remove the retractable running board step.
5. Remove the retractable running board motor assembly.







6. CAUTION: An assistant is required to hold the retractable running board bracket assembly before removing the lower bolts.

Remove the retractable running board front bracket lower 2 nuts and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).







7. Remove the retractable running board rear bracket lower 2 nuts and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.