Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1254

Fig. 20: View Of Rear Bumper Impact Bar
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the trailer hitch draw bar. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement (Light

Duty) or Trailer Hitch Replacement (Heavy Duty) .

2. Remove the rear bumper impact bar end caps. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar

End Cap Replacement.

3. Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the rear bumper impact bar to the rear bumper

impact bar brace. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Brace Replacement.

1

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bracket Nut (Qty: 4)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers and Fascias - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

REAR BUMPER IMPACT BAR END CAP REPLACEMENT

Fig. 21: View Of Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)

2

Rear Bumper Impact Bar
Tip:

Disconnect any electrical connectors/harnesses as needed.

Transfer any parts as needed.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the center rear bumper step pad. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Center Pad
Replacement.

1

Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap Bolt

NOTE:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers and Fascias - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

REAR BUMPER IMPACT BAR BRACE REPLACEMENT

Fig. 22: View Of Rear Bumper Impact Bar Brace
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap Nut

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

3

Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap Rivets (Qty: 7)

4

Rear Bumper Impact Bar End Cap

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the rear bumper step outer pad. Refer to Rear Bumper Step Outer Pad

Replacement.

2. Remove the pencil brace.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Bumpers and Fascias - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado