GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Pickup Box Front End Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the pickup box assembly. Refer to Pickup Box Replacement .
  2. Restore as much damage as possible.
  3. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

    4. Object Number: 1305849 Size: SH
  4. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the location of the welds for installation of the service part.
  5. Remove the front panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1306840 Size: SH
  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original part. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  2. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  3. Align the service part to the pickup box.

    4. Object Number: 1305847 Size: SH
  4. Plug weld into position.
  5. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  6. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  7. Paint and repair the area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
  8. Install the pickup box assembly. Refer to Pickup Box Replacement .