Assist Step Replacement (Denali/Escalade): Notes

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Removal Procedure

Remove the push-in retainer from the assist step front cover.
Remove the cover from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Push-In Retainer From Assist Step Front Cover
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Remove the retainer clip from the assist step rear cover.
Remover the cover from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing Retainer Clip From Assist Step Rear Cover
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Remove the bottom fender bolt (2) and the washer (1) from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Bottom Fender Bolt And Washer From Vehicle
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With the aid of an assistant, remove the bolts (1, 5) and the nuts (2, 3) from the assist step brackets.
Remove the assist step from the vehicle.
Remove the heater and A/C tubes retaining nuts from the studs, if equipped. Refer to HEATER PIPE REPLACEMENT -- AUXILIARY in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
Remove the assist step bolts (6) from the brackets.
Remove the brackets (4) from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Assist Step Bolts From Brackets
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