K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2000)
Important: Use care when removing the filler panel. The filler panel must be reinstalled.
7. Carefully pry back the filler panel.
8. Remove rear body opening lower filler. If necessary, use a chisel in order to separate the filler from the opening.
9. Drill through the hinge only at each punch location. Use a 13 mm (1/2 in) rotabroach hole saw or the equivalent.
10. If necessary, use a chisel in order to separate the hinge from the pillar.
11. Remove the hinge.
12. Remove all of the remaining weld from the pillar surface in order to ensure a flush fit of the service hinge.
Installation Procedure
