After mocking up the baggage area with some of the additional side panels in place it is clear that the bolts in the steps have to be clocked. Should have just paid attention to what everyone has said on the topic. I just missed that there was another panel that was going to prevent removal of the bolt straight out.

Removed the bolt and pulled out the left step. Then using fishing line, threaded a line down and around the TCW bushing. Then used the fishing line to pull some larger twine through that I could use to pull out the bushing. A little frustrating but got it out.

Then reinstalled the step and drilled a new hole at 45 degrees. Upsized to #12, deburred, reinstalled the bushing, reinstalled the step, touched up the primer, and torqued the bolt.

At least both sides are the same now.

Section is done. Again.