Installation Procedure
- If you are replacing the assist step support inner brackets, perform the following steps.
- Align the assist step support inner bracket with the marks made with a grease pencil.
- Using new rivets, install the assist step support inner bracket to the vehicle.
- Position the assist step support bracket to the assist step support inner bracket.
- Install the assist step support bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- 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).
- If you are replacing more than one assist step support bracket, install the assist step. Refer to Assist Step Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.