Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Release the running board trim bezel push clips and remove the running board trim bezel.
Remove the 4 running board bolts and remove the running board.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the body-to-running board bracket screw.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Body-To-Running Board Bracket Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.