Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2457

Fig. 5: View Of Front Side Door Trim Panel (SLT) 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure 

1. Remove the door upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement.  

2. Remove the door window control switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch 

Replacement - Driver Side and Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Passenger 
Side .  

1

Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly 
Tip: 

1. Lower the window.  

2. Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position.  

3. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the knob by 

pulling upward.  

4. When re-installing, push the knob down until the detent tab touches the locking rod 

opening cover.  

5. Push the detent tab in to lock the knob to the locking rod.  

2

Front Side Door Trim Panel Cover

3

Front Side Door Trim Panel Cover Retainer (Qty: 3)

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim and Paneling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, 

Sierra & Silverado

  

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REAR SIDE DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (YE9) 

4

Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Cover

5

Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3) 

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in) 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

6

Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly 
Tip: 

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.  

2. There are 2 hooks located on the lower portion of the door trim panel that are being 

used for manufacturing installation ONLY.  

3. If these hooks are damaged during either removal or installation of the door trim 

panel, replacement of the panel is not required.  

4. When installing the trim panel start at the lock knob, pushing down and outward 

moving toward the upper front.  

7

Front Side Door Cable Retainer 
Tip: Pull upward to disengage.

8

Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 12)

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim and Paneling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, 

Sierra & Silverado

  

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Fig. 6: View Of Rear Side Door Trim Panel (YE9) 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure 

1. Remove the window control switch, if equipped. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Switch 

Replacement (Crew Cab) or Rear Side Door Window Switch Replacement (Extended Cab) .  

2. Remove the door window regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator 

Handle Replacement .  

1

Rear Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly 

Procedure 

1. Lower window.  

2. Ensure locking rod is in the unlocked position.  

3. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage detent tab and then remove knob by pulling 

upward.  

4. When re-installing, push knob down until detent tab touches locking rod opening 

cover.  

5. Push detent tab in to lock knob to locking rod.  

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim and Paneling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, 

Sierra & Silverado

  

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REAR SIDE DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT (SLT) 

Fig. 7: View Of Rear Side Door Trim Panel (SLT) 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2

Rear Side Door Release Handle Cover

3

Rear Side Door Armrest Opening Cover

4

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3) 

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in) 

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

5

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Assembly 

Procedure 

1. Disengage door lock cable.  

2. There are two hooks located on the lower portion of the door trim panel that are being 

used for manufacturing installation ONLY.  

3. If these hook are damaged during either removal or installation of the door trim 

panel, replacement of the panel is not required.  

6

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 10)

 

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Interior Trim and Paneling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, 

Sierra & Silverado

  

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