Assist Step Replacement Tubular BVE
Removal Procedure
- Remove the nuts and the bolts.
- Remove the assist step from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.
• | Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. |
• | Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. |
• | Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489). |
Important: Using a level, secure the fasteners for the 2 inner brackets first. The assist step should be held level in relationship to the vehicle. Secure the fasteners for the outer brackets after the inner fasteners have been
torqued.
- Install the assist step to the vehicle. An assistant may be necessary for this step.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the nuts and the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (39 lb ft).
Assist Step Replacement w/WS2, BVX
Callout
| Component Name
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1
| Assist Step Bolt (Qty: 4)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten 85 N·m (63 lb ft) |
2
| Front Assist Step
Procedure
- Position the ears of the assist step between the rocker protector and the rocker molding.
- Insert the bolts through the flanges of the rocker protector and into the ears on the assist step.
- Install the inboard bolts first and finger tighten.
- Install the outboard bolts last and finger tighten.
- Tighten all the bolts to the above specified torque value.
|
3
| Assist Step Bolt (Qty: 4)
Tighten 85 N·m (63 lb ft) |
4
| Rear Assist Step
Procedure
- Position the ears of the assist step between the rocker protector and the rocker molding.
- Insert the bolts through the flanges of the rocker protector and into the ears on the assist step.
- Install the inboard bolts first and finger tighten.
- Install the outboard bolts last and finger tighten.
- Tighten all the bolts to the above specified torque value.
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