Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1239

REAR DOOR REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB) 

Fig. 16: View Of Rear Side Door & Hinge Bolts 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

2

Front Side Door Lower Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

3

Front Side Door 
Procedure:  
Transfer components as necessary.

Callout

Component Name

1

Rear Side Door Upper Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2) 

 
Tip: 

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Support the door before removing the hinge bolts.  



Disconnect the electrical connector.  

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

 

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

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REAR DOOR REPLACEMENT (CREW CAB) 

Fig. 17: View Of Rear Side Door & Components 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 



With an assistant remove the door.  

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

2

Rear Side Door Lower Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

3

Rear Side Door

Callout

Component Name

1

Rear Side Door Upper Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2) 

Procedure 

1. Support the door before removing the hinge bolts.  

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

 

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ENDGATE ADJUSTMENT 

Adjustment Procedure 

Fig. 18: Adjusting Endgate 
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1. With the endgate closed, determine the amount of adjustment will be needed.  

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.  

3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the door.  

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

2

Rear Side Door Lower Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

3

Rear Side Door

 

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2. If adjustment is necessary, remove the endgate. Refer to Endgate Replacement (Pickup Box).  

3. Mark the position of the hinges with a grease pencil. 

4. Loosen the endgate bolts and adjust the endgate hinges by moving the hinges in the following directions. 

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Upward or downward  

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Inward or outward  

5. Reinstall the endgate and determine if any further adjustments are needed. 

6. When the proper adjustments are set, tighten the hinge bolts. 

Tighten: Tighten the hinge bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft). 

ENDGATE REPLACEMENT (PICKUP BOX) 

Fig. 19: View Of Pickup Box Endgate 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

IMPORTANT: Use a screwdriver to move the adjustment hinge.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:  

 

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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