Tailgate Step: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps may contain installation information.

Lower the tailgate.

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Push the tailgate step release button.

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Open the tailgate step.

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Remove the tailgate step inside bolts.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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Index mark the tailgate step for alignment during installation.

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Remove the tailgate step upper bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Remove the tailgate step.

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