Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement (Utility)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel (Utility)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Integral Adhesive Foam Block Procedure Release the adhesive blocks after the upper retaining tabs are released. Install the latch handle bezel with the endgate in the closed position. Clean the sheet metal at the right and left sides of the bezel opening with an alcohol wipe prior to the bezel installation. Peel the protective tape liner from the foam block on both sides. Seat the bezel at the bottom of the opening in the endgate. Roll the bezel forward seating and securing the upper integral locking tabs. Apply palm pressure to both outer edges of the bezel in order to wet out the adhesive foam blocks.
2	Integral Locking Tab - Upper Tip: Gently pry downward with a small flat-bladed tool at the two locations in order to release the upper retaining tabs.
3	Integral Retention Tab - Lower
4	Pick Up Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Tip: Once in position, gently wet out the adhesive foam blocks to the endgate panel.