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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (FRAME AND UNDERBODY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSASSIST STEP FRONT BRACKET REPLACEMENT

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Assist Step Front Bracket Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Assist Step Front Bracket Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Power Assist Step Front Bracket, Front Bracket Nuts & Bolts

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Assist Step Front Bracket Replacement

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Deploy and support the power assist step. Use a grease pencil to outline the location of the power assist step front bracket location on the power assist step. Remove the power assist front bracket to power assist step bolts. Refer to Assist Step Replacement (Manual) or Assist Step Replacement (Z71 ) or Assist Step Replacement (Power) Remove the power assist step motor. Refer to Assist Step Motor Replacement .
1	Power Assist Step Front Bracket Bolts (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
2	Power Assist Step Front Bracket Nuts (Qty: 3) Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3	Power Assist Step Front Bracket

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

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

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• 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.