Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 98

Fig. 314: Identifying Hood Hinge Normal And Service Position Bolt Holes
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1. Raise the hood to the service position, perform the following:

1. Remove the hood hinge bolts (1).

2. Raise the hood until vertical.

3. Install the hood hinge bolts until snug in the service position (2).

2. Disconnect 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) .

3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or

Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .

4. Remove the fuel pipes/hoses. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine

Compartment .

5. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud

Replacement (Mechanical) .

6. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 315: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
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8. If equipped, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate.

9. If equipped, remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

10. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 316: Transmission Cover
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11. Remove the transmission cover.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 317: Positive Battery Cable Clip Bolt
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12. Remove the positive battery cable clip bolt (2).

13. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado