Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1272

Fig. 13: View Of Welded Frame
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7. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.

8. Install all of the related panels and components.

9. Connect 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) .

10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

OUTER WINDSHIELD FRAME PILLAR SECTIONING

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution .

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CAUTION: Refer to Collision Sectioning Caution .

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Fig. 14: View Of Sectioned Frame Areas
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IMPORTANT: The door frame can be replaced at the factory seams, but requires the

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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. Remove all related panels and components.

4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body.

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

Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

6. Perform additional sectioning procedures as necessary. Refer to the following procedures:

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Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning

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Front Hinge Pillar Sectioning

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Center Pillar Sectioning

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Rear Pillar Sectioning

removal of the windshield, roof, and quarter panel. The sectioning
procedures have been developed as a more cost-effective alternative to
complete replacement. The specific area to be sectioned is determined by
the extent of the damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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