Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual - part 1273

Fig. 15: Cutting The Panels 
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7. Cut the panel in the locations where sectioning is to be performed. 

IMPORTANT: Perform the sectioning in the windshield area 30 mm (1 3/16 in) above the 

third trim mounting hole (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Collision Repair - - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & 

Silverado

  

Fig. 16: Drilling Out Factory Welds 
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8. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the 

service part. 

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Collision Repair - - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & 

Silverado

  

Fig. 17: View Of Damaged Section 
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9. Remove the damaged body side.  

Installation Procedure 

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Collision Repair - - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & 

Silverado

  

Fig. 18: Cutting The Panel 
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1. Cut the replacement body side in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The 

sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of 11/2 times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. 

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Collision Repair - - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & 

Silverado