Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- 1.1. The center body mount bolt (1)
- 1.2. The lock washer
- 1.3. The washer
- Remove the center lower body-cushion assemblies (4).
- Remove the following components from the assist step:
- 3.1. The center bolt (2)
- 3.2. The lock washer
- 3.3. The washer
- Remove the assist step center bracket (5).
- With an assistant, remove the following front components, and rear components:
- 5.1. The body mount bolts (1)
- 5.2. The lock washers (2)
- 5.3. The washers (3)
- With an assistant, remove the assist step assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the lower body-mount cushion assemblies (4), front and rear, from the vehicle.
- Remove the following components from the front assist step brackets, and from the rear assist step brackets:
- 8.1. The bolts (1)
- 8.2. The lock washers (2)
- 8.3. The washers (3)
- Remove the front brackets, and the rear brackets (4) from the assist step.
- Remove the front gaskets, and the rear gaskets (5) from the assist step.