Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1235

PICKUP BOX ENDGATE CABLE BOLT REPLACEMENT

6. Remove right/left headlamps Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD) or Headlamp Replacement

(Chevrolet)

1

Upper Tie Bar Bolts (Qty: 6)

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Upper Tie Bar Brace Bolts (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

3

Upper Tie Bar

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Fig. 2: View Of Pickup Box Endgate Cable Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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PICKUP BOX REPLACEMENT

Fig. 3: View Of Pickup Box & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

1

Pickup Box Endgate Cable Bolt

Tip: Disconnect the endgate cable. Refer to Endgate Cable Replacement.

Tighten: 20 N.m (15 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe housing from the pickup box. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

Housing Replacement.

2. Remove the endgate. Refer to Endgate Replacement (Pickup Box).

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FRONT END SHEET METAL DIAGONAL BRACE REPLACEMENT

3. Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (GMC) or Tail Lamp Replacement

(Chevrolet) .

4. Disconnect all electrical connectors and wiring harnesses from the pickup box.

1

Pickup Box Bolt (Qty: 8)

Tighten: 85 N.m (63 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Pickup Box
Tip:

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Use help as needed to remove the pickup box.

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Use the alignment pins on the frame of the vehicle to help reinstall the pickup box.

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Transfer any parts as needed if replacing the pickup box.

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

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