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Installation Procedure

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  1. Loosely install the front and rear support brackets onto the number 1 and number 2 cross sill studs using 2 nuts for each.
    Fig 1: Rear Support Brackets
    G01478317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the step panel over the brackets using the following steps:
    1. Slide the step panel over the support brackets.
    2. Slide the step panel under the side outer panel.
  3. Install the rear step panel to the side outer panel using the 4 push-pin fasteners.
    Fig 2: Positioning Step Panel
    G01478318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosely install the 1 screw through the step panel into the forward support bracket.
  5. Loosely install the 1 screw through the top of the step into the rear support bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Tighten the following fasteners in the specified order while pushing the forward and rear support brackets upward.

    Tighten 

    1. 6.1. Tighten the forward and rear support bracket stud nuts to 25 N.m (18.4 lb ft).
    2. 6.2. Tighten the step panel to support bracket screws to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).
    Fig 3: Installing Step Panel Into Forward Support Bracket
    G01478319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the step pad to the step panel using the following steps:
    1. Insert the locator pin on the pad into the hole in the panel.
    2. Press the retainer tabs on the pad into the holes in the panel.
    Fig 4: Installing Step Pad To Step Panel
    G01478320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the forward brace to the forward support bracket using the 1 screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the forward brace to forward support bracket screw to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).

  9. Install the forward brace to the step panel using the 1 screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screw to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).

  10. Install the rear brace to the rear bumper bracket and step panel using the 2 screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear brace screws to 9.0 Nm (6.6 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Forward Brace To Forward Support Bracket
    G01478321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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