Auxiliary Step / Running Board: Service and Repair
SIDE STEPREMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove side step bolts and nuts (2) and remove side step (1).
3. Remove sill bracket to frame bracket nuts.
4. Remove frame bracket bolts (2) to frame and remove frame brackets (1).
5. Remove sill bracket bolts and remove sill brackets.
INSTALLATION
1. Install sill bracket (1) and install bolts (2).
2. Tighten bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
3. Install frame bracket (4) and install bolts.
4. Install sill bracket nut (5).
5. Tighten bolts and nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
6. Install side step (1) and install bolts/nuts (2).
7. Tighten bolts and nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).