Removal Procedure

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

Fig 1: Locating Pickup Box Side Panel Front Step
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Remove the rear brace from the step panel.
Remove the forward brace from the step panel and the forward support bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Forward & Rear Step Panel Braces & Forward Support Bracket
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Remove the screws that secure the step panel to the forward and rear support brackets.

Fig 3: Locating Forward & Rear Support Brackets
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Remove the retainers that secure the step panel to the outer panel.
Remove the step panel from the side outer panel.

Fig 4: Locating Side Outer Panel Step Panel
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Remove the nuts that secure the forward and rear support brackets to the pickup box cross sills.

Fig 5: Locating Pickup Box Front & Rear Support Brackets
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