Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1248

Fig. 48: Removing/Installing Pinch-Weld Flange Weatherstrip (Front Door Opening)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Align the weatherstrip to the door opening with the 2 dots positioned on the upper right and left side.

2. Align the weatherstrip to the door opening with the bond joint positioned at the lower center of the door

opening.

3. Install the weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange. Ensure that the weatherstrip is fully seated.

4. Install the front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Regular Cab/Crew

Cab) or Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Extended Cab) .

REAR DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (CREW CAB)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear door sill plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Extended Cab) or

Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Crew Cab) .

Fig. 49: Removing/Installing Pinch-Weld Flange Weatherstrip (Rear Door Opening)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 50: Removing/Installing Pinch-Weld Flange Weatherstrip (Rear Door Opening)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Align the weatherstrip to the door opening with the 2 dots positioned on the upper right and left side.

2. Align the weatherstrip to the door opening with the bond joint positioned at the lower center of the door

opening.

3. Install the weatherstrip to the pinch-weld flange. Ensure that the weatherstrip is fully seated.

4. Install the rear door sill plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Extended Cab) or Rear

Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Crew Cab) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Bumpers and Fascias - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT BUMPER IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT (GMC)

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Front Bumper Brace Bolts

15 N.m

11 lb ft

Front Bumper Bracket Bolts (1500 Series)

50 N.m

37 lb ft

Front Bumper Bracket Bolts (2500 Series)

70 N.m

52 lb ft

Front Bumper Fascia To Side Support Bracket
Bolts

2.8 N.m

25 lb in

Front Bumper Filler Panel Bolts

9 N.m

80 lb in

Front Bumper Outboard Brace Plate Bolts

9 N.m

80 lb in

Headlamp Bracket Bolts

9 N.m

80 lb in

Lower Frame Rail To Bracket Bolts

100 N.m

74 lb ft

Radiator Support Bolts

9 N.m

80 lb in

Rear Bumper Plate Nuts

90 N.m

66 lb ft

Rear Impact Bar Bolts

50 N.m

37 lb ft

Side Frame Rail To Bracket Bolts

40 N.m

30 lb ft

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers and Fascias - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers and Fascias - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado