Installation Procedure
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- Install the assist step brackets to the vehicle (4).
- Install the bolts (6) to the brackets and ensure that the brackets are seated securely to the inner rocker panel.
- Install the heater and A/C tubes retaining nuts to the studs, if equipped. Refer to HEATER PIPE .
- With the aid of an assistant, install the assist step to the vehicle.
- Install the bolts (1, 5) and the nuts (2, 3) to the assist step bracket, and leave the nuts loose.
- Install the bottom fender bolt (2) and the washer (1) to the vehicle.
Tighten: Tighten the bottom fender bolt (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the assist step fasteners in the following sequence:
Tighten:
- Tighten the bracket bolt (6) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the assist step bracket nut (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the assist step to the bracket nut (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the assist step rear cover to the vehicle.
- Install the clip retainer.
- Install the assist step front cover to the vehicle.
- Install the push-in retainer.
IMPORTANT:
Use the Threadlocker, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), to all bolt threads prior to assembly.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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