What is this little object?

PghJeff2 · May 17, 2017

What is the little white/silver object attached to the tab extending thru the metal part of the bumper (arrow pointing to it)? I need to replace my step pad, and the ones I've seen on ebay and such only seem to have the plastic tab in this spot, but do not seem to have the whit/silver/metal retainer part. My current pad is damaged and has plastic tabs missing, and therefore I cannot see how these parts are assembled on my own vehicle. For those of you who have removed and reinstalled your plastic step pads, does this thing fit thru the plastic tab to hold it in place? Does anyone know if when I order the step pad from a gm parts website if these retainer clips for the tabs are included or are they separate parts? Any help is much appreciated!

PghJeff2 · May 17, 2017

Compare the first pic I posted to this pic of a pad for sale on ebay. Doesnt seem to include whatever that little clip/retainer is.

newdude · May 17, 2017

I'm thinking so.

Is this where you got that second pic? http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-OEM-Rear-Bumper-Step-Pad-23108158-USED-DAMAGED-/182485318961?hash=item2a7cf8fd31

That is a used one so who knows how they ripped that step pad off the bumper to begin with.

New one should have everything needed.

Zachlovesfood · May 18, 2017

I think I have some extra clips at home. I can post a picture this evening if that helps?

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Zachlovesfood · May 18, 2017

I believe this is the clip you're searching for.

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PghJeff2 · May 18, 2017

Do they come with the pad if you order a new one or are they a separate part? Thanks for posting!

Zachlovesfood · May 19, 2017

Do they come with the pad if you order a new one or are they a separate part? Thanks for posting!

That I'm not positive.. I'm sure a parts salesman at a dealership could find that out though.

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PghJeff2 · May 19, 2017

I believe this is the clip you're searching for.

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Those definitely came off the plastic pad? Hmmm. Hopefully they are included. I am talking with a parts guy now so we will see what he says. On all the GM parts websites with the diagrams I don't see any part listed on the bumper assembly that looks like those clips, so hopefully that means they come with the pad! Thanks!