Step Replacement Frame Mounted

1. Remove the step bolts, nuts, and washers.
2. Remove the step from the support.
3. Remove the following components from the frame rail to support:

•

The bolts

•	The washers

•

The nuts

4. Remove the supports from the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the supports to the frame rail:

•

The bolts

•	The washers

•

The nuts

Tighten
Tighten the support to frame rail nuts to 165 N·m (122 lb ft).

2. Install the step to the supports:

•

The bolts

•

The nuts

Tighten
Tighten the step to support nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

Step Replacement Fuel Tank Mounted

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the upper step to the fuel tank bolts and washers.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap. If you do not remove the fuel tank cap, the cap lanyard prevents the removal of the upper step.
3. Remove the upper step from the fuel tank.
4. Install the fuel tank cap.



5. Remove the following components from the lower step bracket:

•

The bolts

•

The nuts

•	The washers

6. Remove the lower step from the brackets.

Installation Procedure

1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Install the upper step to the tank.
3. Install the fuel tank cap.
4. Install the upper step to fuel tank bolts and washers.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Use the following components in order to install the lower step to the brackets:

•

The bolts

•	The washers

•

The nuts

Tighten

•	Tighten the upper step fuel tank bolts to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

•	Tighten the lower step to bracket nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).