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Assist Step Replacement Tubular BVE

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 800058  Size: SH
  1. Remove the nuts and the bolts.
  2. Remove the assist step from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.
  2. • Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    • Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).

    Important: Using a level, secure the fasteners for the 2 inner brackets first. The assist step should be held level in relationship to the vehicle. Secure the fasteners for the outer brackets after the inner fasteners have been torqued.


    Object Number: 800058  Size: SH
  3. Install the assist step to the vehicle. An assistant may be necessary for this step.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the nuts and the bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (39 lb ft).

Assist Step Replacement Removable U Step

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 864949  Size: SH
  1. Remove the securing knob.

  2. Object Number: 864945  Size: SH
  3. Remove the step from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 864945  Size: SH
  1. Install the step to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 864949  Size: SH
  3. Install the securing knob and hand tighten.

Assist Step Replacement w/ WS2, BVX


Object Number: 1676254  Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

1

Assist Step Bolts (Qty: 4)

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

2

Front Assist Step

  1. Position the ears of the assist step between the rocker protector and the rocker molding.
  2. Insert the bolts through the flanges of the rocker protector and into the ears on the assist step.
  3. Install the inboard bolts first and finger tighten.
  4. Install the outboard bolts last and finger tighten.
  5. Tighten all the bolts to the above specified torque value.

3

Assist Step Bolts (Qty: 4)

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

4

Rear Assist Step

  1. Position the ears of the assist step between the rocker protector and the rocker molding.
  2. Insert the bolts through the flanges of the rocker protector and into the ears on the assist step.
  3. Install the inboard bolts first and finger tighten.
  4. Install the outboard bolts last and finger tighten.
  5. Tighten all the bolts to the above specified torque value.