Side Step: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Remove side step bolts and nuts and remove side step. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Side Step

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SIDE STEP

2 - SIDE STEP NUTS/BOLTS

3 - SUPPORT BRACKET FRAME BOLTS (2)

4 - FRAME BRACKETS

5 - SILL BRACKETS

Remove sill bracket to frame bracket nuts.
Remove frame bracket bolts to frame and remove frame brackets.
Remove sill bracket bolts and remove sill brackets. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Sill Brackets

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SILL BRACKETS

2 - BOLTS (2 PER BRACKET)