Removal Procedure
- Extend the assist steps in the vehicle personal optimization chapter in the owners manual.
- Scroll to Deploy Running Boards on the navigation screen.
- Put the assist steps in the extended position.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Retainer (2) - Disengage [2x]
- Assist Step Wire (1) - Reposition away
- Assist Step Finish Cap Bolt (3) - Remove
- NOTE:
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Disengage the retaining tabs (2), from the slots (1) in the assist step.
- Assist Step Front Finish Cap (3) - Remove
Assist Step Finish Cap Bolt (1) - Remove
- NOTE:
Components removed for graphic clarity.
Disengage the retaining tabs (2), from the slots (1) in the assist step.
- Assist Step Rear Finish Cap (3) - Remove
Assist Step Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [7x]
- Assist Step Insert (2) - Remove
NOTE:
Closing the doors will not re-tract the assist steps.