Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1241

Fig. 23: View Of Endgate Lower Hinge & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

FRONT SIDE DOOR HINGE REPLACEMENT

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the pickup box endgate. Refer to Endgate Replacement (Pickup Box).

1

Endgate Lower Hinge (Body Side) Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip: If necessary, adjust the hinges. Refer to Endgate Adjustment.

Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Endgate Lower Hinge (Body Side)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 24: View Of Front Side Door Hinge & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure: Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR
Disabling and Enabling .

CAUTION:

Refer to SIR Caution .

1

Front Side Door Hinge Upper Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tip: Replace only one hinge at a time.

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

NOTE:

Fastener Notice .

2

Front Side Door Hinge Upper Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENT

Fig. 25: View Of Hod Hinges & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3

Front Side Door Upper Hinge
Tip: Check the door for proper alignment, then adjust as necessary.

4

Front Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt
Tip: After installation of the replacement upper hinge, from the underside of the hinge,
remove the temporary keeper pivot bolt and replace with longer permanent bolt.

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5

Front Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

6

Front Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

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Front Side Door Lower Hinge
Tip: Check the door for proper alignment, then adjust as necessary.

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Component Name

CAUTION:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

HOOD OPEN ASSIST SPRING REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.

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

3. Remove the hood open assist spring. Refer to Hood Open Assist Spring Replacement.

When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the
possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1

Hood Upper Hinge Bolt

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Hood Upper Hinge

3

Hood Lower Hinge Welds

Procedure:
Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note weld are only for factory processing purposes.
The replacement hinge does not need to be welded, just bolted on.

CAUTION:

When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear
approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

4

Hood Lower Hinge Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5

Hood Lower Hinge

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado