Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1237

Fig. 8: View Of Hood Stop Bumper Bracket & Bolts
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HOOD BUMPER REPLACEMENT

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) or Radiator

Grille Replacement (GMC) .

2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD) or Headlamp Replacement

(Chevrolet) .

1

Hood Stop Bumper Bracket Bolts (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Hood Stop Bumper Bracket

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

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Fig. 9: View Of Hood Bumper
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ENDGATE CABLE REPLACEMENT

Callout

Component Name

1

Hood Bumper (Qty: 2)
Tip: Install the hood bumper until the hood closes flush with the fender.

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Fig. 10: View Of Endgate Cable
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HOOD PRIMARY LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the endgate latch lower bolt. Refer to Endgate Latch Replacement .

1

Endgate Cable
Tip: Release the endgate cable from the endgate cable bolt using a small flat bladed
screwdriver.

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Fig. 11: View Of Hood Latch Release Cable
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FRONT SIDE DOOR CONDUIT REPLACEMENT

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle

Replacement.

2. Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD) or Headlamp

Replacement (Chevrolet) .

3. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement.

1

Hood Latch Release Cable
Tip:



Attach mechanics wire to the existing cable to ease the installation of the new cable.



Use a trim panel removal tool to help disengage the cable from the retaining points
along the body.

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

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