Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1269

Fig. 2: Body Side Dimensions (Extended Cab)
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Body Side Dimensions (Regular Cab)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Fig. 3: Body Side Dimensions (Regular Cab)
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VISUAL IDENTIFICATION

STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Fig. 4: Structure Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Number

Description

Material

Procedure

1

Roof Panel

Mild Steel

Roof Outer Panel Replacement

2

Front Door Panel

Mild Steel

Front Side Door Outer Panel
Replacement

3

Rear Door Panel

Mild Steel

Rear Side Door Outer Panel
Replacement (Crew Cab) or Rear
Side Door Outer Panel Replacement
(Extended Cab)

4

Box Front Panel

Mild Steel

Pickup Box Front End Panel
Replacement

5

Box Side Panel

Mild Steel

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Pickup Box Replacement - Side

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Pickup Box Outer Side Panel
Replacement (Bond-On) or
Pickup Box Outer Side Panel
Replacement (Weld-On)

6

Body Side Outer

Mild Steel

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Outer Windshield Frame Pillar
Sectioning



Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning

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Front Hinge Pillar Sectioning

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT FULL FRAME SECTIONING

Removal Procedure

Fig. 5: Frame Sectioning - Front
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The re-designed frame assembly for the new C/K Pick-Up and Utility Trucks is a mild steel, hydroformed frame
assembly. A pre-sleeved replacement front frame service section, consisting of the left and right frame rail ends,
body, mounting brackets and front connecting cross tube is available. Replacement bolt-on front bumper
brackets are available and must be ordered separately.

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Center Pillar Sectioning



Rear Pillar Sectioning

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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