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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Cargo Cover Rear End Rail Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1703181 Size: SH
  1. Remove the cargo cover from the end gate side of the cargo cover assembly. Refer to Cargo Cover Replacement.
  2. Remove the 4 bolts from the end gate rail as needed.
  3. Remove the 4 rivnuts by drilling out (if damaged).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1703181 Size: SH
  1. Apply 2 sided foam tape to the underside of the rail and to the edges of the mounting holes.

    2. Important: Do not use the jacknuts supplied in the kit. Use rivnuts (TX016183) instead.

  2. Install the 4 rivnuts (if damaged) to the mounting holes using a rivnut installer.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the end gate rail over 4 rivnuts with 4 bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the 4 bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  4. Install the cargo cover to the rear end as needed. Refer to Cargo Cover Replacement.