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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 433 (BODY CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL MODULE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the electrical connectors to the instrument panel module (IPM) (1).
Install the IPM (1) to the instrument panel (IP) retainer by inserting the top tab of the module into the slot on the IP retainer and rotating down.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 1: Connecting IPM Electrical Connectors

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Install the fastener.
Tighten

Tighten the fastener to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the left sound insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
Reprogram the IPM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration (DIM) or Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration (IPM) or Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration (RIM) .

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.