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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 460 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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.
  1. Remove the left IP Insulator Panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
  2. Remove the knee bolster panel. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the bolts from the hood release handle base.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Hood Release Handle Base
    G01515863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle.
  5. Remove the hood release handle from the instrument panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Hood Release Handle From Instrument Panel
    G01515864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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