Assist Step Replacement (Denali/Escalade)

Assist Step Replacement (Denali/Escalade)

Removal Procedure




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




3. Remove the retainer clip from the assist step rear cover.
4. Remover the cover from the vehicle.




5. Remove the bottom fender bolt (2) and the washer (1) from the vehicle.




6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the bolts (1, 5) and the nuts (2, 3) from the assist step brackets.
7. Remove the assist step from the vehicle.
8. Remove the heater and A/C tubes retaining nuts from the studs, if equipped.
9. Remove the assist step bolts (6) from the brackets.
10. Remove the brackets (4) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure






Important: Use the Threadlocker, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), to all bolt threads prior to assembly.

1. Install the assist step brackets to the vehicle (4).
2. Install the bolts (6) to the brackets and ensure that the brackets are seated securely to the inner rocker panel.
3. Install the heater and A/C tubes retaining nuts to the studs, if equipped.
4. With the aid of an assistant, install the assist step to the vehicle.
5. Install the bolts (1, 5) and the nuts (2, 3) to the assist step bracket, and leave the nuts loose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




6. Install the bottom fender bolt (2) and the washer (1) to the vehicle.

Tighten the bottom fender bolt (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




7. Tighten the assist step fasteners in the following sequence:

1. Tighten the bracket bolt (6) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the assist step bracket nut (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
3. Tighten the assist step to the bracket nut (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




8. Install the assist step rear cover to the vehicle.
9. Install the clip retainer.




10. Install the assist step front cover to the vehicle.
11. Install the push-in retainer.