Flareside bed "step pad" removal?
#1
Flareside bed "step pad" removal?
I know the "step pads" are held in place by plastic clips, and I also know they can be rather easily broken when being removed, requiring the pads to be replaced. Does anyone know a "safe" method for removal that minimizes the risk of tab breakage?
Also, can the rear "step pad" be removed without taking the bumper off?
Thanks in advance,
Andy
Also, can the rear "step pad" be removed without taking the bumper off?
Thanks in advance,
Andy
#2
I had crawled under mine and pinched the clips with needle-nose pliers and popped it off that way. I put a cloth around the whole step in between the plastic and paint so I wouldn't scratch it. Pinched the clips then pulled it upwards.
I believe the rear pad can be done too. Never done it but I seem to remember just tabs underneath. same deal as the sides. Pinch the tabs and pull upwards.
I believe the rear pad can be done too. Never done it but I seem to remember just tabs underneath. same deal as the sides. Pinch the tabs and pull upwards.
#3
Thanks FordGuy. Some prying with a trim-removal tool using a wood shim and rag for protection got them off. Both the front and rear pad's tabs require they be pulled off horizontally. The rear one also has a tab that pulls out toward the rear. And the bumper does *not* need to come off for removal of the rear pad.
These pics might help someone else down the line:
Andy
These pics might help someone else down the line:
Andy
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