Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 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 AND LIFTING article.
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: Identifying Body-To-Running Board Screw

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.