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.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the front fascia extensions. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT - FrontΒ  in Bumpers.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the parking lamps.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the fog lamps.
  6. Remove the nuts (2) from the studs at the fender.
  7. Use the J 36346Β  in order to remove the push pin retainers (1) securing the front bumper fascia to the upper support panel.
  8. Fig 1: Removing Bumper Fascia From Fender & Upper Support
    G01803294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Use the J 36346Β  in order to remove the push pin retainers securing the front bumper fascia to the fascia deflector.
  10. Remove the front bumper fascia and the front energy absorber from the front impact bar.
  11. Remove the energy absorber from the fascia. Refer to ENERGY ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FrontΒ .
  12. Remove the fog lamps from the fascia. Refer to FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
    Fig 2: Removing Front Bumper Fascia & Energy Absorber
    G01803295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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