Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the nuts (1) that retain the assist step to the assist step support brackets.
- Remove the assist step from the support brackets.
- Place the assist step on a clean, prepared surface.
- Release the fasteners (2) that retain the assist step pad to the assist step.
- Remove the assist step pad from the assist step.
Installation Procedure
- Install the assist step pad to the assist step, ensuring that the fasteners (2) are fully seated.
- Position the assist step to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the nuts (1) that retain the assist step to the assist step support brackets and tighten to
25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.