Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual - part 1241

Fig. 23: View Of Endgate Lower Hinge & Bolts 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

FRONT SIDE DOOR HINGE REPLACEMENT 

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Preliminary Procedure:  
Remove the pickup box endgate. Refer to Endgate Replacement (Pickup Box).

1

Endgate Lower Hinge (Body Side) Bolt (Qty: 4) 

 
Tip: If necessary, adjust the hinges. Refer to Endgate Adjustment. 

Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft) 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Endgate Lower Hinge (Body Side)

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis 

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

  

Fig. 24: View Of Front Side Door Hinge & Components 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

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Preliminary Procedure: Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR 
Disabling and Enabling .

CAUTION:

Refer to SIR Caution .

1

Front Side Door Hinge Upper Bolt (Qty: 3) 

 
Tip: Replace only one hinge at a time. 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

NOTE:

Fastener Notice .

2

Front Side Door Hinge Upper Bolt (Qty: 3) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis 

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

  

HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENT 

Fig. 25: View Of Hod Hinges & Components 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

3

Front Side Door Upper Hinge 
Tip: Check the door for proper alignment, then adjust as necessary.

4

Front Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt 
Tip: After installation of the replacement upper hinge, from the underside of the hinge, 
remove the temporary keeper pivot bolt and replace with longer permanent bolt. 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

5

Front Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt (Qty: 3) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

6

Front Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt (Qty: 4) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

7

Front Side Door Lower Hinge 
Tip: Check the door for proper alignment, then adjust as necessary.

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CAUTION:

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis 

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

  

HOOD OPEN ASSIST SPRING REPLACEMENT 

Preliminary Procedures 

1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.  

2. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .  

3. Remove the hood open assist spring. Refer to Hood Open Assist Spring Replacement.  

When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the 
possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1

Hood Upper Hinge Bolt 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Hood Upper Hinge

3

Hood Lower Hinge Welds 

 
Procedure:  
Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note weld are only for factory processing purposes. 
The replacement hinge does not need to be welded, just bolted on.

CAUTION:

When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear 
approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

4

Hood Lower Hinge Bolt (Qty: 3) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

5

Hood Lower Hinge

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis 

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado