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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 460 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

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 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
Remove the front park/turn signal lamp. Refer to PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT (AZTEK) or PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Remove the front fender wheel opening molding.
Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- FRONT WHEEL OPENING (AZTEK) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- FRONT WHEEL OPENING (RENDEZVOUS) .

Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Fender At Door Hinge Pillar
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front fender liner. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT .
Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to FENDER SOUND INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- ROCKER PANEL .
Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the front fender.
Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.
Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Fender At Front Compartment Side Rail
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
Remove the fender from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Fender From Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.