Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1269

Fig. 2: Body Side Dimensions (Extended Cab) 
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Body Side Dimensions (Regular Cab) 

 

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Fig. 3: Body Side Dimensions (Regular Cab) 
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VISUAL IDENTIFICATION 

STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION 

 

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Fig. 4: Structure Description 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

Number

Description

Material

Procedure

1

Roof Panel

Mild Steel

Roof Outer Panel Replacement

2

Front Door Panel

Mild Steel

Front Side Door Outer Panel 
Replacement

3

Rear Door Panel

Mild Steel

Rear Side Door Outer Panel 
Replacement (Crew Cab) or Rear 
Side Door Outer Panel Replacement 
(Extended Cab)

4

Box Front Panel

Mild Steel

Pickup Box Front End Panel 
Replacement

5

Box Side Panel

Mild Steel



Pickup Box Replacement - Side 



Pickup Box Outer Side Panel 
Replacement (Bond-On) or 
Pickup Box Outer Side Panel 
Replacement (Weld-On)  

6

Body Side Outer

Mild Steel



Outer Windshield Frame Pillar 
Sectioning  



Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning  



Front Hinge Pillar Sectioning  

 

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 

FRONT FULL FRAME SECTIONING 

Removal Procedure 

Fig. 5: Frame Sectioning - Front 
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The re-designed frame assembly for the new C/K Pick-Up and Utility Trucks is a mild steel, hydroformed frame 
assembly. A pre-sleeved replacement front frame service section, consisting of the left and right frame rail ends, 
body, mounting brackets and front connecting cross tube is available. Replacement bolt-on front bumper 
brackets are available and must be ordered separately.



Center Pillar Sectioning  



Rear Pillar Sectioning  

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Collision Repair - - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & 

Silverado

  

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