K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
Auxiliary Step / Running Board: Customer Interest
Body - Side Assist Step Pad Warping
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 02-08-61-003
Date: August, 2002
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Side Assist Step Pad Warping (Install New Step Pad Kit)
Models:
2001 GMC Sierra C3 Luxury Pickup Models With Uplevel Side Assist Steps (RPO BVF)
Condition
Some customers may comment that the step pad(s) attached to the side assist (runningboard) steps is warping.
Correction
A new side assist step pad kit, P/N 88979974 which integrates two new fastening points to each pad, has been developed to correct this condition. Install
this step pad kit on the affected vehicles using the following procedure and the parts listed below. The kit contains driver and passenger side step pads.
The new step pads should be installed on BOTH assist steps.
Tools Required
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Standard Power Drill
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11 mm (0.433 in) (3/8 in) Socket
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16 mm (0.625 in) (5/8 in) Drill Bit
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3 mm (0.125 in) (1/8 in) Drill Bit
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Center Punch
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Masking Tape
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Round File
Important:
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Verify that all of the parts are included in the kit.
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Two new 16 mm (0.625 in) (5/8 in) diameter holes (3) will need to be drilled on each side assist step support step plate.
