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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle to a suitable height.
    IMPORTANT: The assist step does not have to be removed to replace the assist step support bracket.
  2. Remove the nuts that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Nuts Connecting Assist Step Plate To Assist Step Support Bracket
    G03385954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nuts and bolts (1) that attach the assist step brace to the assist step support bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Nuts And Bolts Connecting Assist Step Brace To Assist Step Support Bracket
    G03385955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nuts and bolts that attach the rear assist step support bracket to the in rocker panel.
  5. Remove the assist step support bracket from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Assist Step Support Bracket Nut
    G03385956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nuts and bolts from the rear anchor that attach to the inner pinchweld flange and to the inner rocker panel.
  7. Remove the rear anchor from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Anchor Bolt
    G03385957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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