Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the nuts (1) that retain the assist step to the assist step support brackets.
- Remove the assist step from the support brackets.
- Place the assist step on a clean, prepared surface.
- Release the fasteners (2) that retain the assist step pad to the assist step.
- Remove the assist step pad from the assist step.