Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2969

1. Remove the fixed antenna mast if equipped. Refer to Radio Antenna Replacement .

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the window wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (LD) .

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

5. Remove the outside moisture sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor

Replacement .

6. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

IMPORTANT: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer

of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces
and the interior trim.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 7: View Of Front Door Sealing Weatherstrips & Side Reveal Molding Screws
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access the side reveal

molding screws. You do not have to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely
from the vehicle.

Fig. 8: Removing/Installing Screws From Window Side Reveal Moldings
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION: Refer to Cracked Window Caution .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

8. Remove the screws from the left and the right sides of window side reveal moldings.

Fig. 9: View Of Reveal Molding
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

9. Remove the reveal moldings from the vehicle.

10. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:

CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be

blown into the passenger compartment and cause
personal injury.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

1. The upper dash pad

2. The defroster outlets and A/C outlets

3. The seats and the carpeting

Fig. 10: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

11. Remove the upper window reveal molding (1).

IMPORTANT: The upper window reveal molding fills the cavities between

the body and window. If the reveal molding is stretched or
damaged, replace the molding.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado