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) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
{If equipped} Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove
- NOTE:
Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
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 (without Front Fascia Extension) , or Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension)
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
Closing the doors will not re-tract the assist steps.
Apply a double layer of masking tape to the windshield to prevent damaging the windshield.