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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the screws from the front edge of the assist step. Open the door to expose the inner screw.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws From Front Edge Of Assist Step
    G03385931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the push clips from the front edge of the assist step.
  3. Raise the vehicle to a suitable height.
  4. Remove the nut from the front lower corner of the assist step.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut From Front Lower Corner Of Assist Step
    G03385932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the assist step pad nuts.
  6. Remove the assist step pad.
    1. 6.1. Insert a plastic tool along the edge.
    2. 6.2. Pull upward on the assist step pad until it fully releases from the assist step plate.
      Fig 3: Removing Assist Step Pad
      G03385933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front section of the assist step as follows:
    1. 7.1. Lift in the center of the assist step.
    2. 7.2. Slide the front section forward.
    3. 7.3. Lift upward on the assist step to release from the retainer.
      Fig 4: Removing Front Section Of Assist Step
      G03385934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nut and bolt (1) from the front assist step support bracket to the pinchweld flange.
  9. Remove the assist step support bracket bolts (2) from the underbody.
  10. Remove the assist step support bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Assist Step Support Bracket
    G03385935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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