2004 Chevy Truck Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Copyright 2013, ALLDATA 10.52 Page 1 Trim Panel: Service and Repair Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar 1. Remove the door sill plates. 2. Remove the pillar moldings by holding the moldings firmly while pulling out. 1. Install the pillar moldings by pushing until the molding locks into place. 2. Install the door sill trim plates. Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar 1. Pull the molding straight out in order to release the retainers. 2. Remove the windshield garnish molding.
2004 Chevy Truck Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Copyright 2013, ALLDATA 10.52 Page 2 1. Ensure the bottom of the molding is seated in the slots on the I/P. 2. Align the molding retainers to the slots. 3. Press the moldings straight in till fully seated. Molding Replacement - Rear Window Lower Molding Replacement - Rear Window Lower 1. Lightly pull the lower edge of the molding in order to release the clips. On extended cab fold the rear bench seat up. This will move the assembly forward so that the molding can be accessed. 2. Lift the molding up and away from the glass in order to release the upper retainers. 1. Align the molding clips with the holes in the body panel along the back glass. 2. Snap the molding into place. Trim Panel Replacement - Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Hinge Pillar 1. Remove the door-sill plate.
2004 Chevy Truck Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Copyright 2013, ALLDATA 10.52 Page 3 2. Remove the hinge pillar panel. I 1. Install the hinge pillar panel. 2. Install the door-sill plate. Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Crew Cab) Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Crew Cab) 1. Remove the coat hook, if required. 2. Remove the rear window lower molding. 3. Remove the quarter panel trim screws. 4. Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt in order to guide the seat belt through the trim panel. 5. Remove the quarter panel. 1. Install the seat belt through the trim panel. 2. Install the quarter panel. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. 3. Install the lower seat belt anchor bolt. Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft). 4. Install the quarter panel trim screws. Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
2004 Chevy Truck Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Copyright 2013, ALLDATA 10.52 Page 4 5. Install the rear window lower molding. 6. Install the coat hook, if removed. Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Extended Cab) Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Extended Cab) 1. Remove the rear seat, if necessary. 2. Remove the rear window molding. 3. Remove the armrest screw. 4. Remove the armrest. 5. Remove the sill trim plates. 6. Remove the quarter panel trim screws. 7. Pull the panel out, and remove the seat belt assembly. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear (Extended Cab) Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear (Crew Cab) in Seat Belts. 8. Remove the quarter panel from the vehicle. 1. Install the seat belt assembly. 2. Install the quarter panel to the vehicle.
2004 Chevy Truck Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Copyright 2013, ALLDATA 10.52 Page 5 Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. 3. Install the quarter panel trim screws. Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in). 4. Install the sill trim plates. 5. Install the armrest. 6. Install the armrest screw. Tighten the armrest screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in). 7. Install the rear window molding. 8. Install the rear seat if necessary. Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Regular Cab) Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Regular Cab) 1. Remove the coat hook. 2. Remove the jack and tool stowage. 3. Remove the rear window lower molding.
2004 Chevy Truck Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Copyright 2013, ALLDATA 10.52 Page 6 4. Remove the quarter panel trim screws. 5. Remove the rear screw from the sill trim plate. 6. Remove the quarter panel. 1. Install the quarter panel. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. 2. Install the quarter panel trim screws. Tighten the quarter panel trim screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in). 3. Install the rear screw into the sill trim plate. 4. Install the rear window lower molding. 5. Install the jack and tool stowage. 6. Install the coat hook.