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 Rear Step
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Remove the rear brace from the step panel.

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

Fig 3: Locating Wheelhouse Splash Shield
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Remove the filler plate.

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

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

Fig 6: Locating Step Panel-To-Pickup Box Rear Inner Pillar Screw
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Remove the screws that secure the step panel to the forward and rear support brackets.

Fig 7: Locating Step Panel-To-Forward & Rear Support Brackets Screws
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Remove the step panel from the side outer panel.

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

Fig 9: Locating Forward & Rear Support Brackets-To-Pickup Box Cross Sills
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