Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual - part 1306

Fig. 138: Plug Welding Tie Down Loop 
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3. Position the tie down loop.  

4. Plug weld accordingly.  

5. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.  

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

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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

Silverado

  

Treatment and Repair .  

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

RESISTANCE SPOT WELDED FULL PANEL REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

Fig. 139: Drilling Out Factory Welds

IMPORTANT: Use this procedure for all panels that are replaced at the factory seams, unless 

a specific procedure exists in the Collision Repair section of this vehicle's 
service information.

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

  

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1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 

(w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) 
or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .  

3. Remove all related panels and components.  

4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. 

5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. 

Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair . 

6. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the 

service part. 

CAUTION: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution .

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. 140: View Of Inner & Outer Panels 
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7. Remove the damaged part.  

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 .  

3. Position the service part. Clamp in place. 

IMPORTANT: If the location of the original plug weld holes cannot be determined, space 

the plug weld holes every 40 mm (11/2 in) apart. Where structural 
adhesive was present, space the plug weld holes every 20 mm (3/4 in) 
apart.

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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

Silverado