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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1005 (FRAME AND UNDERBODY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSASSIST STEP REPLACEMENT (POWER)
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Assist Step Replacement (Power)

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Assist Step Replacement (Power)
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Fig 1: View Of Power Assist Step & Bolts
GM1813944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Assist Step Replacement (Power)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Deploy the power assist step.
  2. Mark the location of the front T-slotted bracket and measure to the front of the assist step with a grease pencil and tape measure.
  3. Transfer the measurement to the new assist step with the grease pencil and tape measure.
  4. Mark the location of the rear T-slotted bracket and measure to the rear of the assist step with a grease pencil and tape measure.
  5. Transfer the measurement to the new assist step with the grease pencil and tape measure.
1 Power Assist Step Bolts (Qty: 4)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  12 N.m (106 lb in)
2 Power Assist Step
IMPORTANT: It is essential to make the measurements in the preliminary procedures or the power assist steps may not be aligned to the body properly.

Tip:  Transfer any parts as needed.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.