Removal Procedure

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Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the step upward.
Remove the step pad from the panel.

Fig 1: Removing Step Pad From Panel
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Remove the rear brace from the step panel.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Brace From Step Panel
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Remove the splash shield from the wheelhouse.

Fig 3: Removing Splash Shield From Wheelhouse
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Remove the filler plate.

Fig 4: Filler Plate
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Remove the forward brace from the step panel and the forward support bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Forward Brace From Step Panel
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Remove the screw that secures the step panel to the pickup box rear inner pillar.

Fig 6: Removing Screw That Secures Step Panel To Pickup Box
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Remove the screws that secure the step panel to the forward and rear support brackets.

Fig 7: Removing Screws That Secure Step Panel To Support Brackets
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Remove the step panel from the side outer panel.

Fig 8: Removing Step Panel From Side Outer Panel
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Remove the nuts that secure the forward and rear support brackets to the pickup box cross sills.

Fig 9: Rear Support Brackets
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