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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 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
  2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  5. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  6. Remove the washer solvent container (right fender). Refer to WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH & WASHER FLUID CONTAINER .
  7. Remove the rocker finish panel. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL .
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fender-To-Door Hinge Pillar Bolt
    G01755677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fender-To-Rocker Panel Bolts
    G01755681Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
    11. Fig 3: Identifying Fender-To-Front Compartment Side Rail Bolts
    G01755679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolts from the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Fender-To-Lower Engine Compartment Side Rail Bolts
    G01755678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the body side molding, if required. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE .
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