Step cover stopped working

[djbroughton]

The step cover in my Monaco has ceased working. It gives a clunk noise when the activation button is pressed but that's it. I have read the threads on this forum and others regarding this problem and it seems to be fairly common. I managed to get the plywood cover off and can't figure out how this thing works or what the problem is exactly. I took a couple of pics and there are two flat pieces on at 45 degrees from the long screw-like piece running front to back and these appear to be snapped off. I will try to provide the pics via Photobucket.

Any suggestions or ideas? How do I get in there to fix anything because I can barely get one hand inside.

http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/djbroughton/media/020_zps60d3d2a0.jpg.html

http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/djbroughton/media/021_zpsfd0f9331.jpg.html

[Executive45]

Looks like the bolts simply sheared off. I've never had mine apart but it looks like you could access them underneath and put new bolts in place. I would use Grade 8 bolts with loctite...also, if UNDER the coach, be sure it's supported. That step is air activated and you want the coach supported when messing with the air system. It will fall faster than you can crawl....Dennis

[Executive45]

Here's your pics....Dennis