S10/T10 Blazer 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
1. Loosely install the rear support bracket onto the cross sill studs using the 2 nuts and 1 screw through the rear pillar assembly.
2. Loosely install the forward bracket onto the pickup box cross sill studs using the 2 nuts.
3. Position the step panel over the brackets using the following steps:
3.1.
Slide the rear inboard tab around the rear pillar assembly.
3.2.
Slide the step panel under the side outer panel.
4. Install the rear step panel to the side outer panel using the 4 push-pin fasteners.
5. Loosely install the 1 screw through the forward bracket into the step panel.
6. Loosely install the 3 screws through the top of the step into the rear support bracket.
7. Tighten the following fasteners in the specified order while pushing the forward and rear support brackets upward.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
1. Tighten the rear pillar to rear support bracket screw to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).
2. Tighten the forward support bracket to step panel screw to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).
3. Tighten the forward and rear support bracket stud nuts to 25 N.m (18.4 lb ft).
