GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2005 🢒 GMC C Sierra - 2WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Endgate Upper Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1336080 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the rear end spoiler (1) from the endgate (3).
  2. Heat the inside of the rear end spoiler using a heat gun. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface. Apply heat using a circular motion for approximately 30 seconds.

    3. Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.

  3. Peel the rear end spoiler from the inner surface of the end gate using a flat-bladed tool.
  4. Remove the rear end spoiler (1).
  5. Remove all adhesive from the end gate and rear end spoiler using a 3M Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M P/N 0751 or equivalent.
  6. Clean the end gate using varnish makers and painters (VMP) naptha.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1336080 Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the painted surface of the end gate in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
  2. Ensure all rear end spoiler nuts (4) are in place. If necessary, replace the rear end spoiler nut.
  3. Peel the backing from the adhesive on the rear end spoiler.
  4. Lower the front edge of the rear end spoiler (1) against the endgate (3) surface approximately 2 mm (0.08 in) above the endgate offset.

    5. Important: Do not let the tape surface contact the endgate surface until after part rotation.

  5. Rotate the rear end spoiler (1) down over the top of the endgate (3).
  6. Press the rear end spoiler (1) to the endgate (3).
  7. Hand roll the rear end spoiler to the endgate in order to ensure proper adhesion.

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

  8. Install the fasteners (2) securing the rear end spoiler (1) to the endgate (3).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 2.0 N·m (17 lb in).