Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1303

Fig. 127: Applying Metal Panel Bonding Adhesive To Mating Surfaces
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6. Apply a 9-13 mm (3/8-1/2 in) bead of metal panel bonding adhesive to the mating surface of the service

side panel.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 128: Identifying Service Side Panel
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7. Position the service side panel to the bed assembly.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT pull the panels apart after you have joined the panels together.

Slide the panels against each other to realign the panels.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 129: Identifying Service Side Panel
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8. Clamp the service side panel into position.

9. Using lacquer thinner remove the excess adhesive from the bed side panel area.

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

Treatment and Repair .

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

12. Install all related panels and components.

13. Install the box assembly. Refer to Pickup Box Replacement .

PICKUP BOX OUTER SIDE PANEL REPLACEMENT (WELD-ON)

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution .

IMPORTANT: Before you begin the repair, refer to Metal Panel Bonding for proper adhesive

preparations and general information.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

1. Remove the box assembly. Refer to Pickup Box Replacement .

2. Remove all related panels and components.

3. Repair as much of the damage as possible, according to factory specifications.

4. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.

Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

5. Note the number and location of all spot welds to be drilled out for installation of the service part.

Fig. 130: Identifying Spot Welds
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6. Locate and drill out the spot welds attaching the front panel wheelhouse and the tail lamp pocket area.

7. Locate and drill out the spot welds attaching the front panel, the wheelhouse and the tail lamp pocket

area.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado