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Removal Procedure

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  1. With the aid of a helper, remove the retaining nuts and the spacers (1) from the bottom side of the assist step, and remove the assist step from the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (Z-71) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (UTILITY) in Exterior Trim.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Nuts And Spacers From Bottom Side Of Assist Step
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  3. Drill out the rivets (1) from the assist step brackets.
    Fig 2: Drilling Out Rivets From Assist Step Brackets
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  4. Remove the 5 stud plates (1) from the 5 assist step brackets (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Stud Plates From Assist Step Brackets
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  5. Remove the 5 retaining bolts (1) from the inner side of the rocker panel.
  6. Remove the 5 retaining bolts (2) from the inner side of the rocker panel.
  7. Remove the assist step brackets (5) from the vehicle.
  8. Drill out the rivets (3) for the rocker panel molding bracket (4).
  9. Remove the bracket (4) from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Retaining Bolts From Inner Side Of Rocker Panel
    G03384599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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