GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2008 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bumpers and Fascias 🢒 Rear Bumper Step Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: 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
  3. Use a flat-bladed tool to release the step pad from the adhesive strips located at each end of the step pad.

    4. Object Number: 755560 Size: SH
  4. Release the step pad retaining tabs.
  5. Remove the step pad from the fascia.
  6. Remove all adhesive from the rear bumper fascia using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  7. 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.