Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1541

FRONT SIDE DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT

Fig. 14: View Of Front Side Door Outside Handle Assembly & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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1. Rotate the front side door Inside release handle to full open position.

2. Use a small pair of 45 degree needle nose pliers to remove the foam seal at

the handle to expose the retaining clip.

3. Use a small pair of 45 degree needle nose pliers to release the clip inside

the handle.

4. Remove the pin after the clip is released.

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Front Side Door Inside Handle

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Position the door window as needed for service.

2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel

Replacement (YE9) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

REAR SIDE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT (WITH SLT)

3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector

Replacement .

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Front Side Door Lock Rod Retaining Clip
Tip:

1. Remove the rubber grommet to access the bolts.

2. Plug in the window switch and raise the window.

3. Release the handle lock rod from the door lock.

4. Release the door handle lock cylinder rod.

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Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Rod

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Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

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Front Side Door Outside Handle
Tip: Transfer the handle lock rod to the new handle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 15: View Of Rear Side Inside Door Handle Assembly & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove door window control switch. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Switch

Replacement (Crew Cab) or Rear Side Door Window Switch Replacement
(Extended Cab) .

2. Remove door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (YE9)

or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .

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Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

REAR SIDE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT SLT)

Fig. 16: View Of Side Door Inside Handle & Seal
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Rear Side Door Inside Handle Assembly

Callout

Component Name

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado