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.
- Apply protective tape to the bumper surface at the edge of the step pad.
- Open the liftgate.
- Use a flat-bladed tool to release the step pad from the adhesive strips located at each end of the step pad.
- Release the step pad retaining tabs.
- Remove the step pad from the fascia.
- Remove all adhesive from the rear bumper fascia using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
- Clean the rear bumper fascia surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the backing from the adhesive strips.
- Position the step pad to the fascia.
- Install the step pad to the fascia, ensuring that the retaining tabs are thoroughly engaged, and the end of the step pads are secured.
- 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.
- Apply protective tape to bumper surface at the edge of the step pad.
- Open the liftgate.
- Use a flat bladed tool to release the step pad from the adhesive strips located at each end of the step pad.
- Release the step pad retaining tabs.
- Remove the bolts retaining the outermost corners of the step pad to the fascia.
- Remove the step pad from the fascia.
- Remove all adhesive from the rear bumper fascia using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
- Clean the rear door panel surface using varnish makers and painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the backing from the adhesive strips.
- Position the step pad to the fascia.
- Install the step pad to the fascia, ensuring that the retaining tabs are thoroughly engaged, and the end of the step pad are secured.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the step pad retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).