Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1295

Fig. 96: View Of Replacement Pillar
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8. Position the center pillar to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp in place.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 97: View Of Plug Welding Replacement Pillar
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9. Plug weld accordingly.

10. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

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

Treatment and Repair .

12. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .

13. Install all related panels and components.

14. Connect 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) .

IMPORTANT: To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in)

stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them.
Complete the stitch weld.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

REAR PILLAR SECTIONING

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Collision Sectioning Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Sealing the Quarter Panel Caution .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 98: View Of Sectioned Frame Areas
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1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado