Assist Step Motor Replacement (Power BRS)

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Fig 1: Assist Step Motor, Motor Bolts, Motor Wedge And Wedge Bolt

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Deploy the power assist step. If the motor fails to deploy perform the following. Remove the two plastic shield cover screws and cover on the side of the motor assembly. Remove the motor housing screws and housing cover from the motor assembly. Rotate the armature by hand to fully extend the assist step. Remove the two motor cover bolts. Disconnect any electrical connectors. Remove the three motor bolts. Remove the wedge bolt and wedge. Loosen the link nuts, but Do Not Remove. Pull the motor inboard and rearward in order to clear the weld joint. Remove the motor.
1	Assist Step Motor Wedge Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 8 N.m (71 lb in)
2	Assist Step Motor Wedge
3	Assist Step Motor Bolt (Qty: 3) Tighten 12 N.m (9 lb ft)
4	Assist Step Motor Procedure Pull the motor inboard and wiggle forward to position and install the motor in place. Install the two link bolts. Tighten the three link nuts. Install the motor bolts. Install the wedge and wedge bolt. The wedge shape should point upward and outward to position correctly. Install the cover and two motor cover bolts. Make sure the flat on the motor is parallel to the floor before installing. All new motors should be shipped with motor flat in the correct position. As the motor is installed shake the board up and down gently to make sure the wedge and flat seat together correctly or unwanted noise could result. Once the installation of the new motor is completed the assist step must be cycled once for the module to learn the positioning.