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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Assist Step Extension Screws
    GM350657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the screws from the front edge of the assist step extension. Open the door to expose the inner screw.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Assist Step Extension Push Clips
    GM350737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the push clips from the front edge of the assist step extension.
  3. Raise the vehicle to a suitable height.
  4. Remove the nut from the front lower corner of the assist step extension.
    5. Fig 3: Expanded View Of Assist Step Pad Nuts
    GM350651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the assist step pad nuts.
  6. Remove the assist step pad.
    1. Insert a plastic tool along the edge.
    2. Pull upward on the assist step pad until it is fully released from the assist step plate.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Assist Step & Retainer
    GM350668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front section of the assist step extension as follows:
    1. Lift in the center of the assist step extension.
    2. Slide the front section forward.
    3. Lift upward on the assist step extension to release it from the retainer and assist plate.
    8. Fig 5: Locating Assist Step Retaining Screws In Right Rear Inner & Outer Wheel Well
    GM394786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the screws from the right rear inner and outer wheel well. Open the sliding door to expose the inner screw.
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Rear Assist Step Extension Screws
    GM350672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the screws from the rear outer edge of the assist step extension. If the vehicle is equipped with assist steps, the cladding is shorter on the left side (bottom edge).
    10. Fig 7: View Of Assist Step & Retainer
    GM350668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the rear section of the assist step extension, by lifting upward until fully released from the retainer.
    11. Fig 8: View Of Assist Step Plate Nuts
    GM350679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the nuts that attach the assist step plate to the assist step support bracket.
    12. Fig 9: Locating Assist Step Support Bracket Bolts
    GM350685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolt (1) from the assist step support brace.
    13. Fig 10: Identifying Assist Step Support Brackets By Number
    GM350689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. The assist step support brackets are to be numbered (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) when removing.
    14. Fig 11: Locating Assist Step Support Bracket Bolts
    GM350685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bolts (2) from the underbody.
  15. Remove the assist step support bracket.
    16. Fig 12: View Of Rear Assist Step Support Bracket Bolts
    GM394776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the nuts and bolts from the rear assist step support bracket.
  17. Remove the rear assist step support bracket.
    18. Fig 13: Expanded View Of Rear Anchor
    GM350698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the nuts and bolts from the rear anchor that attaches to the inner pinchwell flange and to the inner rocker panel.
    19. Fig 14: Locating Assist Step To Rocker Panel Retainer Screws
    GM350694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not use a sharp tool in the removal of the assist step retainer, it will damage the paint. Use a plastic tool to assist in the removal of the assist step retainer. The assist step retainer is held in place by a double backing tape.
  19. Remove the screws from the assist step retainer. The right side is a one piece retainer, the left side is a two piece retainer.
  20. Remove the assist step retainer from the rocker panel.
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