Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual - part 1305

Fig. 135: Identifying Service Side Panel 
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5. Position the service part onto the bed assembly. 

IMPORTANT: Do not pull the panels apart after the panels have been joined together. 

Slide the panels against each other to align the panels.

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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

Silverado

  

Fig. 136: Identifying Repair Area 
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6. Plug weld as necessary  

7. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.  

8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion 

Treatment and Repair .  

9. Paint and repair the area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .  

10. Install all related panels and components.  

11. Install the box assembly. Refer to Pickup Box Replacement .  

PICKUP BOX TIE DOWN LOOP REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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

Silverado

  

Fig. 137: Drilling Out Tie Down Loop Spot Welds 
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1. Locate and drill out the spot welds.  

CAUTION: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution .

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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

Silverado

  

2. Remove the tie down loop.  

Installation Procedure 

1. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.  

2. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion 

Treatment and Repair . 

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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

Silverado