Auxiliary Step / Running Board: Service and Repair

Assist Step Replacement (Z-71)

Removal Procedure




1. With the aid of a helper, remove the retaining nuts and the spacers (1) from the bottom side of the assist step, and remove the assist step from the vehicle.
2. Remove the rocker panel molding.




3. Drill out the rivets (1) from the assist step brackets.




4. Remove the 5 stud plates (1) from the 5 assist step brackets (2).




5. Remove the 5 retaining bolts (1) from the inner side of the rocker panel.
6. Remove the 5 retaining bolts (2) from the inner side of the rocker panel.
7. Remove the assist step brackets (5) from the vehicle.
8. Drill out the rivets (3) for the rocker panel molding bracket (4).
9. Remove the bracket (4) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rocker panel molding bracket (4) to the vehicle.
2. Install the rivets (3) that secure the rocker panel molding bracket (4) to the vehicle.
3. Install the assist step brackets (5) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the 5 retaining bolts (1) to the inner side of the rocker panel.

Tighten the bolts (1) to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

5. Install the 5 retaining bolts (2) to the inner side of the rocker panel.

Tighten the bolts (1) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




6. Install the 5 stud plates (1) to the 5 assist step brackets (2).




7. Install the rivets (1) that secure the assist step brackets to the rocker panel.
8. Install the rocker panel molding.




9. With the aid of an assistant, install the assist step to the vehicle.
10. Install the spacers and the nuts (1).

Tighten the bolts (1) to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).