Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Parts

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Parts Questions & Answers

• Vent Hose, Upper
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  Q: How to Replace a Radiator Hose in the Cooling System on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic?

  A: Before changing the Radiator vent inlet hose, drain the cooling system. Then, take the vent inlet hose clamp off the Radiator and pull the vent inlet hose out from the Radiator. Move the vent inlet hose clamp up from the surge tank and remove the vent inlet hose from inside the surge tank. Install the hose from the vent inlet to the tank and fix the vent inlet clamp on top of the tank. Attach the hose to the Radiator after you have removed it. Then place the hose clamp over the hose's point of attachment on the Radiator. Finally, fill the cooling system.
• Nameplate, Outer
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  Q: How to replace the door emblem and nameplate on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic?

  A: The necessary replacement tools for door emblem and nameplate work include the following: Heat Gun (J 25070) combined with 3M(TM) Scotch Brite Molding Adhesive Remover Disk (3M(TM) P/N 07501). The toolkit consists of Heat Gun (J 25070) and 3M(TM) Scotch Brite Molding Adhesive Remover Disk (3M(TM) P/N 07501). The first step is to wrap tape across the door emblem space for both protection and precise positioning. Position the Heat Gun (J 25070) 152 mm away from the emblem/nameplate during a 30-second circular motion period. Start by removing the emblem/nameplate with a round-blade plastic tool then clean up any remaining adhesive from both the door panel and the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M(TM) Scotch Brite Molding Adhesive Remover Disk (3M(TM) P/N 07501). Use varnish makers and painters (VMP) naptha to clean the door surface. Place tape once more in the unmarked emblem/nameplate area. Use the Heat Gun (J 25070) to warm the door surface to at least 21°C (70°F) without touching either the adhesive backing of the emblem/nameplate. Reposition the front end of the emblem/nameplate onto the door panel by removing its backing while still pulling away the backing. Hand rolling the emblem and nameplate will secure proper adhesion after which you should inspect the bonding before removing tape from around the door emblem.
• Accessory Bezel Insert
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  Q: How to replace the front floor console cup holder (Non-Luxury) on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic?

  A: The replacement of the front floor console cup holder (Non-Luxury) requires you to grab the middle of the cup holder and pull outwards to remove clips then remove the cup holder from the console. For installation, push the cup holder inwards while the clips click into position, ensuring the corners of the cup holder are seated right.
• Oxygen Sensor
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  Q: How to replace the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) for Bank 2 Sensor 1 on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic?

  A: A proper vehicle support system must be implemented before starting the HO2S for bank 2 sensor 1 replacement process. Gently separating the HO2S from its connector requires removing its harness clip before unclipping the sensor from the harness. After removing the connector position assurance retainer, disconnect the HO2S electrical connection users can proceed to remove the bank 2 sensor 1 HO2S unit. Installation of old HO2S requires threads to be treated with anti-seize compound GM P/N 12377953 equivalent to provide easier removal. This compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. Affix the bank 2 HO2S while ensuring it reaches 42 N.m tightening torque (31 lb ft). Following the repair of the bank 2 HO2S connect the HO2S electrical connector then install the CPA retainer before reattaching the HO2S to the harness with its clip and lowering the vehicle.