Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1543

Fig. 19: View Of Endgate Latch & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

1

Endgate Latch Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tip: Use a grease pencil to mark the position of the endgate latch before
removing the bolts.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

ENDGATE LINKAGE REPLACEMENT (PICKUP BOX)

Fig. 20: Endgate Linkage (Pickup Box)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

2

Endgate Latch
Tip:

1. Support the pickup box endgate.

2. Release the endgate cable from the endgate cable bolt.

3. Pull gently outwards on the endgate latch and release the pickup box

endgate latch rod.

4. Remove the endgate latch and transfer the endgate cable.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

FRONT SIDE DOOR LOCK REPLACEMENT

Fig. 21: Front Side Door Lock & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Utility) or Pickup Box Endgate Latch
Handle Bezel Replacement (Pick Up) .

2. Remove the endgate latch. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement.

1

Pickup Box Endgate Linkage
Tip: Release the rod from the pickup box endgate handle and pull the rod
through the endgate latch opening.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Position the door window as needed for service.

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

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

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

REAR DOOR LOCK REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB UPPER)

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear side door.

2. Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Access Door Trim Panel

Replacement .

Replacement .

1

Inside Door Handle Cable Retainer Clip

2

Front Side Door Lock Screw (Qty: 3)

Tip:

1. Release the door lock cylinder rod.

2. Release the outside door handle rod from the door lock clip.

3. The mandatory sequence is 3, 1, 2.

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

3

Front Side Door Lock
Tip:

1. Disconnect the electrical plug.

2. Transfer all parts to the new lock.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado