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IM75407 rev 07.10.14
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Install Rivet Nut onto bed channel. With Rivet nut tool held in
place with 19mm wrench, tighten hex bolt until rivet nut deforms
and secures itself to the sheet metal. Torque to 20ft-lbs. Remove
hex bolt and rivet nut tool. See figure Figure 5a for rivet nut tool
assembly. Install M8 Washered Hex Bolt into Rivet Nut, leaving
gap of about 12mm (1/2”).
RIVET NUT TOOL ASSEMBLY
M8 Hex Bolt
M8 Flat Washer
Rivet Nut Tool
Rivet Nut
Lift Bedside Assist Step assembly into position, hooking Upper
Mount onto installed bed channel bolts from Step 5. Snug bolts
and slide Frame Bracket up to frame (in arrow direction) and
mark hole location. Remove Step assembly, Center punch and
pre-drill using a 1/8” drill bit. Then drill to 17/32”.
Install Rivet Nut onto frame rail just behind truck bed frame
mount, just forward of rear wheel well. With Rivet nut tool held in
place with 19mm wrench, tighten hex bolt until rivet nut deforms
and secures itself to the sheet metal. Torque to 20ft-lbs. Remove
hex bolt and rivet nut tool. See figure Figure 7a for rivet nut tool
assembly
RIVET NUT TOOL ASSEMBLY
M8 Hex Bolt
M8 Flat Washer
Rivet Nut Tool
Rivet Nut
Lift Bedside Assist Step assembly into position, hooking Up-
per Mount onto installed bed channel bolts from Step 5. Install
additional M8 Washered Hex Bolt through Frame Bracket and
into Rivet Nut installed on frame rail. Straighten assembly and
tighten bolts to 16 ft-lbs.
Using a 13mm socket, loosen M8 bolt from forward most bed channel on the underside of the truck. Loosen bolt to a gap of about
12mm (1/2”). Slide slotted end of the drill template over bolt and hold template in place with tape. Center punch hole and pre-drill
using an 1/8” drill bit. Then drill to 17/32”. Apply GM Vehicle Care Super Lube to drillied surface.