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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. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the hood latch to the hood latch support bracket with an grease pencil.
  3. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch
    G01755654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support bracket.

    Important:  Do not crimp the hood latch release cable.

  5. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer and position aside.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Cable
    G01755655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
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