LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2003 >> Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers >> Frame And Underbody >> Repair Instructions >> Assist Step Support Bracket Replacement >> Installation Procedure
July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Installation Procedure

  1. If you are replacing the assist step support inner brackets, perform the following steps.
    1. 1.1. Align the assist step support inner bracket with the marks made with a grease pencil.
    2. 1.2. Using new rivets, install the assist step support inner bracket to the vehicle.
  2. Position the assist step support bracket to the assist step support inner bracket.
  3. Install the assist step support bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  4. If you are replacing one assist step support bracket, install the assist step nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the assist step nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. If you are replacing more than one assist step support bracket, install the assist step. Refer to ASSIST STEP REPLACEMENT 
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Assist Step Support Inner Brackets
    G03386068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.