Installation Procedure

Install the rear anchor to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the nuts and bolts to the rear anchor that attaches to the inner pinchweld flange and to the inner rocker panel.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts and bolts to the rear anchor that attaches to the inner pinchweld flange and to the inner rocker panel to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Rear Anchor Bolt
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Install the assist step support bracket to the vehicle.
Install the nuts and bolts that attach the rear assist step support bracket to the inner rocker panel.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts and bolts that attach the rear assist step support bracket to the inner rocker panel to 25 N.m (181b ft).

Fig 2: Installing Nuts And Bolts Connecting Rear Assist Step Support Bracket To Inner Rocker Panel
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Install the nuts and bolts (1) that attach the assist step brace to the assist step support bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts and bolts (1) that attach the assist step brace to the assist step support bracket to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Nuts And Bolts Connecting Assist Step Brace To Assist Step Support Bracket
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Install the nuts and bolts that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts and bolts that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Installing Nuts And Bolts Connecting Assist Step Plate To The Assist Step Support Bracket
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