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1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: 

  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure  .
  2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.
    Fig 1: Locating Battery Negative Cable
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  3. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Battery Positive Cable To Rear Fuse Block Nut
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  4. Remove the interior trim moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- CENTER PILLAR to expose the positive battery cable.
  5. Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- RIGHT .
  6. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.
    Fig 3: Removing Battery Cable Retainers
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  7. Remove the remote positive terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
    8. Fig 4: Locating Positive Terminal Nut & Battery Positive Cable
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  8. Remove the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT .
  9. Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Battery Cable Retainer From Body Side Rail
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  10. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
  11. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Battery Cable From Vehicle
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