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Power Side Step Hinge





Power Side Step Hinge

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
2 Remove the power side step motor. For additional information, refer to Power Side Step Motor Service and Repair




3 Remove the power side step tie rod.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Collect the 2 spacers.




4 Remove the power side step hinge.
- Remove the 2 bolts.

Installation
1 Install the power side step hinge.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
2 Install the power side step tie rod.
- Install the 2 spacers.
- Install but do not fully tighten the 2 bolts.
3 Install the power side step motor. For additional information, refer to Power Side Step Motor Service and Repair
4 Tighten the power side step tie rod bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
5 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System