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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Assist Step Rear Bracket Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Assist Step Rear Bracket Replacement
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Fig 1: Assist Step Rear Bracket, Rear Bracket
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Assist Step Rear Bracket Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Deploy and support the power assist step.
  2. Use a grease pencil to outline the location of the power assist step rear bracket location on the power assist step.
  3. Remove the power assist rear bracket to power assist step bolts. Refer to Assist Step Replacement (GMC Denali XL) , Assist Step Replacement (Chevrolet HP2) , Assist Step Replacement (Power BRS) , Assist Step Replacement (Z71) 
1 Power Assist Step Rear Bracket Bolts (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
6 N.m (53 lb in)
2 Power Assist Step Rear Bracket Nuts (Qty: 3)
Tighten 
10 N.m (89 lb in)
3 Power Assist Step Rear Bracket
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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