Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2271

ASSIST STEP REPLACEMENT

Fig. 24: View Of Assist Step
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Right Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side
(Chevrolet).

1

Lower Right Engine Splash Shield Plastic Retainers (Qty: 2)

2

Lower Right Engine Splash Shield

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

1

Assist Step Assembly

Assist Step Bolt (Qty: 4)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Frame and Underbody - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra

& Silverado

TRAILER HITCH REPLACEMENT (LIGHT DUTY)

Removal Procedure

2

Tip: Secure the forward and rearward bolts first after the assist step has been
installed.

Tighten: 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

3

Assist Step Bracket Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

4

Rocker Panel Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

5

Front Fender Extension Screw (Qty: 2)
Tip: Do not exceed the recommended torque specification as noted.

Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)

6

Front Fender Extension

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Frame and Underbody - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra

& Silverado

Fig. 25: Identifying Trailer Wiring & Receptacle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) from the trailer wiring recepticle (4).

2. Remove the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Frame and Underbody - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra

& Silverado

Fig. 26: Trailer Hitch & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Remove the hitch platform bolts (5) from the bumper weld nuts (4).

4. Remove the nuts (7) and bolts (1) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.

5. Remove the hitch platform bolts (6) from the frame weld nuts (2).

6. Remove the hitch platform from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Frame and Underbody - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra

& Silverado