If the cab step front fender brackets are damaged, they can be removed for replacement by removing the bracket bolts. Refer to the following illustration.
Section 01-08: Trim, Exterior | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
Removal
Remove the cab step mat from the step.
Remove step-to-body frame bolts.
Remove the cab step bracket-to-frame bolts.
Remove the step and bracket assembly from the vehicle. The step can now be removed from the bracket by removing the stud nuts.
If the cab step front fender brackets are damaged, they can be removed for replacement by removing the bracket bolts. Refer to the following illustration.
Installation
Follow removal procedures in reverse order.
Tighten all step bracket-to-frame bolts to 20-28 Nm (15-21 lb-ft) and step-to-frame bolts to 8-11 Nm (71-97 lb-in). Tighten front fender bracket bolts to 8-11 Nm (71-97 lb-in).
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N605905-S55 | Bolt |
| 2 | N605891-S55 | Bolt |
| 3 | 16A470 | Cab Step |
| 4 | N620481-S55 | Nut |
| 5 | — | Cab Step Bracket (Part of 16A506) |
| 6 | N605909-S55 | Bolt |
| 7 | 16C078 | Front Fender Mounting Rear Bracket |
| A | — | Tighten to 20-28 Nm (15-21 Lb-Ft) |
| B | — | Tighten to 8-11 Nm (71-97 Lb-In) |