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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle to a suitable height.
    IMPORTANT: The assist step assembly 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 Assist Step Support Bracket
    G03385946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. The assist step support brackets are to be numbered 1 through 5 in the order when removing.
    Fig 2: Identifying Assist Step Support Brackets Removing Order
    G03385947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nuts and bolts (1) that attach the assist step plate to the assist step bracket.
  5. Remove the bolts (2) that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket to the underbody.
  6. Remove the assist step support bracket from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Assist Step Support Bracket
    G03385948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.