Removal Procedure
- Apply two layers of masking tape to the painted surface around the top edge of the air inlet grille panel extensions (1) to prevent paint damage.
- Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension clips.
- Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension (1) - Remove
- Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer (1) - Remove
- Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal (2) - Remove
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
- { If equipped }Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]NOTE:
Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Remove
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner (1) - Remove
- Front Fender Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
- Pull the front fender insulator (2) down and out from the front fender.
- Using the appropriate tool, release the foam insulation on the front compartment side rail baffle (1) from the fender.
- Front Bumper Fascia (2) - Remove - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with RC1)Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with WTX)
- Front Bumper Fascia Guide Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Guide (2) - Remove
- Extend the assist steps in the vehicle personal optimization chapter in the owners manual.
- Scroll to Deploy Running Boards on the navigation screen.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Retainer (1) - Disengage [3x]
- Assist Step Finish Cap Bolt (2) - Remove
- Assist Step Front Finish Cap (1) - Remove
- Assist Step Finish Cap Bolt (1) - Remove
- Assist Step Rear Finish Cap (2) - Remove
- Assist Step Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [7x]
- Assist Step Insert (2) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (1)@Assist Step Lamp (2) - Disconnect
- Assist Step Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Assist Step (2) - Remove
- Open both front and rear side doors
- Rocker Panel Molding Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Using an appropriate trim tool, release the lower rocker panel molding retainers and pull the rocker panel molding (1) away from the body side outer panel.
- Using an appropriate trim tool, release the upper rocker panel molding retainers and pull the rocker panel molding (1) away from the body side outer panel.
- Rocker Panel Molding (1) - Remove
- Headlamp Bolt (1) - Remove
- Front Fender Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Front Fender Bolt (3) - Loosen
- Front Fender Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Fender Nut (2) - Remove
- Headlamp Bolt (3) - Remove
- Front Fender (1) - Remove
NOTE:
Closing the doors will not re-tract the assist steps.
NOTE:
Apply a double layer of masking tape to the windshield to prevent damaging the windshield.