Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2004)
2.
Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
3.
Remove the two bolts attaching the right side hinge to the tailgate.
Important:
On Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, the NEW hinge being installed must be primed and painted in the body color prior to
installation. New hinges for the Chevrolet Avalanche and Cadillac Escalade EXT come pre-painted in a glossy back primer, these hinges must
still be painted black.
4.
Install a NEW hinge to the tailgate and install the two bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
5.
Reinstall the tailgate on the vehicle. If one or both tailgate support cables require replacement, proceed to the section titled "Support Cable
Replacement". If neither support cables require replacement, no further action is required.
Support Cable Replacement - Escalade EXT, Avalanche, New Style Silverado and Sierra, Kodiak, TopKick
The following procedure should only be performed if sealant was found in one or both support cables in the earlier inspection.
Important:
If the support cable (2) has NOT been replaced previously, there will be a toothed nut (1) located between the latch (4) and the tailgate that
will prevent the bolt (3) from being removed in the next step. The nut is an assembly aid used in the assembly plant. The nut does NOT need to
be reinstalled or replaced when installing a new support cable in this recall.
