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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 460 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the hood release cable to the hood release handle.
    Fig 1: Installing Hood Release Cable To Hood Release Handle
    G01515865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the hood release handle to the instrument panel.
  3. Install the bolts to hood release handle base.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hood release handle base bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the knee bolster panel. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
  5. Install the left IP Insulator Panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
    Fig 2: Installing Bolts To Hood Release Handle Base
    G01515866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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