Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2254

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT 

Exterior Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado 

SPECIFICATIONS 

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 

PICKUP BOX ENDGATE LATCH HANDLE BEZEL REPLACEMENT (UTILITY) 

Fig. 1: View Of Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel (Utility) 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Endgate Handle Bolt

25 N.m

18 lb ft

Endgate Spoiler Assembly Nuts

10 N.m

89 lb in

Hood Rear Molding Screws HD

1.5 N.m

13 lb in

Radiator Grille Bolts Chevrolet

7 N.m

62 lb in

Radiator Grille Bolts GMC

7 N.m

62 lb in

Callout

Component Name

Integral Adhesive Foam Block 

Procedure 

1. Release the adhesive blocks after the upper retaining tabs are released.  

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

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Silverado

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PICKUP BOX ENDGATE LATCH HANDLE BEZEL REPLACEMENT (PICK UP) 

Fig. 2: View Of Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel (Pick Up) 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

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2. Install the latch handle bezel with the endgate in the closed position.  

3. Clean the sheet metal at the right and left sides of the bezel opening with an alcohol 

wipe prior to the bezel installation.  

4. Peel the protective tape liner from the foam block on both sides.  

5. Seat the bezel at the bottom of the opening in the endgate.  

6. Roll the bezel forward seating and securing the upper integral locking tabs.  

7. Apply palm pressure to both outer edges of the bezel in order to wet out the adhesive 

foam blocks.  

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Integral Locking Tab - Upper 
Tip: Gently pry downward with a small flat-bladed tool at the two locations in order to 
release the upper retaining tabs.

3

Integral Retention Tab - Lower

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Pick Up Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel 
Tip: Once in position, gently wet out the adhesive foam blocks to the endgate panel.

Callout

Component Name

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DECAL AND STRIPE REPLACEMENT 

Application Procedure 

1. Clean the area where you will mount the decal. 

1. Use the suitable solvents flash naptha, or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent 

water.  

2. Dry the area thoroughly.  

3. Repaint the area. Feather the paint in, if the paint is chipped.  

2. Warm the body surface to 27-38°C (80-100°F). 

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Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Bolt 
Remove the bolt prior to releasing the latch handle bezel from the endgate outer panel. 

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

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Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel 

Procedure 

1. Release the 3 retainer clips securing the bezel to the endgate outer panel.  

2. Lift the endgate latch handle in order to aid in the removal of the latch handle bezel.  

IMPORTANT: The striping material highlights vehicle surface imperfections. Eliminate all of 

the following before applying the stripe or the decal: 



Dings  



Rough metal  



Paint defects  



Uneven 2-tone paint breaklines  

IMPORTANT: Apply stripes and decals in a clean environment where dust and fibers do not 

interfere with proper adhesion.

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