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