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Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement Envoy

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  1. Apply protective tape to the bumper surface at the edge of the step pad.
  2. Open the liftgate.

  3. Object Number: 308181  Size: SH
  4. Use a flat-bladed tool to release the step pad from the adhesive strips located at each end of the step pad.

  5. Object Number: 755560  Size: SH
  6. Release the step pad retaining tabs.
  7. Remove the step pad from the fascia.
  8. Remove all adhesive from the rear bumper fascia using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  9. Clean the rear bumper fascia surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 755560  Size: SH
  1. Remove the backing from the adhesive strips.
  2. Position the step pad to the fascia.
  3. Install the step pad to the fascia, ensuring that the retaining tabs are thoroughly engaged, and the end of the step pads are secured.
  4. Close the liftgate.

Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement TrailBlazer

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  1. Apply protective tape to bumper surface at the edge of the step pad.
  2. Open the liftgate.

  3. Object Number: 308181  Size: SH
  4. Use a flat bladed tool to release the step pad from the adhesive strips located at each end of the step pad.
  5. Release the step pad retaining tabs.
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the outermost corners of the step pad to the fascia.
  7. Remove the step pad from the fascia.
  8. Remove all adhesive from the rear bumper fascia using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  9. Clean the rear door panel surface using varnish makers and painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.

Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the backing from the adhesive strips.
  2. Position the step pad to the fascia.
  3. Install the step pad to the fascia, ensuring that the retaining tabs are thoroughly engaged, and the end of the step pad are secured.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the step pad retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).