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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 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 front and rear door sill plates. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT  and DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - REAR  .
  2. Remove the upper seat belt guide loop attachment from the adjuster bracket. Refer to SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - RIGHT FRONT .
  3. Remove the front seat belt from the front seat. Refer to the following procedures in Seat Belts:
    Fig 1: Removing Procedure Of Trim Panel - Lower Center Pillar (1 Of 2)
    G01518328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The seat belt escutcheon is part of the seat belt assembly.

  4. Remove the seat belt escutcheon from the center lower trim panel using a small flat bladed tool.
  5. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel from the center pillar, by pulling the upper center pillar trim panel to release the push-in retainers.
  6. Remove the front seat belt from the slot in the lower center pillar trim panel.
  7. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Procedure Of Trim Panel - Lower Center Pillar (2 Of 2)
    G01518329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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