Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1243

Fig. 29: View Of Hood & Bolts 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure 

1. Disconnect the hood strut. Refer to Hood Strut Replacement.  

2. Remove the air inlet panel end panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .  

CAUTION:

When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the 
possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Hood Link Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

 

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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HOOD INSULATOR REPLACEMENT 

Fig. 30: View Of Hood Insulator & Retainers 
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1

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

 
Tip: Disconnect any electrical connectors before removing.

2

Hood Hinge Pivot Bolt (Qty: 2) 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

3

Hood 
Tip: 



Disconnect any electrical connectors before removing.  



Transfer any parts as needed.  

 

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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HOOD PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH REPLACEMENT 

Fig. 31: View Of Hood Latch & Bolts 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

Callout

Component Name

1

Hood Insulator Plastic Retainer (Qty: 8)

2

Hood Insulator

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:  
Remove the radiator air upper baffle/deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector 
Replacement 

1

Hood Latch Bolts (Qty: 3) 

 
Tip: Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the hood latch before removing the bolts. 

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in) 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

 

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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HOOD LINK REPLACEMENT 

Fig. 32: View Of Hood Hinge Spring & Bolt 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

2

Hood Latch 
Tip: Disconnect any electrical connectors.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures 

1. Prop and support the hood.  

2. Remove the hood link upper bolt. Refer to Hood Replacement  

CAUTION:

When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the 
possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Hood Link Lower Bolt 

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

  

Microsoft 

 

Friday, August 21, 2009 2:23:22 PM

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