Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

Apply protective tape to bumper surface at the edge of the step pad.
Open the liftgate.

Fig 1: Releasing Step Pad From Adhesive Strips

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

Fig 2: Releasing Step Pad Retaining Tabs

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Release the step pad retaining tabs.
Remove the step pad from the fascia.
Remove all adhesive from the rear door body panel using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
Clean the rear door panel surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.