Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 679

Molding Replacement (Ext Cab/Crew Cab w/o A48) .

4. Remove body lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim

Replacement (Crew Cab) or Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement (Regular
Cab) or Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement (Extended Cab) .

5. Remove the rear assist handle. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle

Replacement .

6. Remove the front assist handle (passenger side only). Refer to Front Assist Handle

Replacement .

7. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish

Molding Replacement .

8. Lower the side of headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

(Regular Cab) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab) or
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab) .

1

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Bolt (Qty: 9)

Procedure

1. The following repair procedure should be used if an inflatable restraint

roof rail module M-6 nut is stripped:

1. Remove the current M-6 bolt.

2. Retain the module out of the way if necessary. Ensure that the

module does not get damaged. Remove any other module bolts if
installed, to help retain the module out of the way if necessary.

2. If location is at second row roof rail assist handle bracket attachments:

Remove the roof rail assist handle bracket if installed.

Drill out the slot at the location on roof rail assist handle bracket at
the stripped weld-nut location to 8 mm (0.31 in) diameter.

Hand tap (thread) stripped weld-nut to M7 X 1.00 thread for M-7
replacement bolt.

3. If location is at second row roof rail assist handle bracket attachments,

reinstall the roof rail assist handle bracket.

4. If present, remove the M-6 bolt and plastic prefixation bracket from the

module assembly.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

INFLATABLE RESTRAINT ROOF SIDE RAIL MODULE REPLACEMENT (REGULAR CAB)

5. Reinstall the module. Ensure the module does not get damaged.

6. Hand start the replacement M-7 bolt P/N 11609538. For cushion

attachments, ensure the bolt goes through both layers of the attachment
webbing.

7. Hand start any other bolts that were removed.

8. Tighten the bolts to original specification.

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb ft)

2

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Retainer (Qty: 5)

3

Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Assembly

Procedure

1. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.

2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

3. Ensure roof rail inflator has been fully deployed before disposal. Refer to

Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Inflatable Restraints - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado