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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 475 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLUGGAGE CARRIER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the luggage carrier side rail trim covers from the rear of the rails.
    Fig 1: Removing Luggage Carrier Side Rail Trim Covers From Rear Of Rails
    G01516273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lift up the levers on the luggage carrier cross rails to unlock them from the side rails.
  3. Remove the luggage carrier cross rails from the side rails by sliding them rearward.
    Fig 2: Removing Luggage Carrier Cross Rails From Side Rails
    G01516274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the luggage carrier side rail screws from the side rails.
  5. Remove the luggage carrier side rails from the roof.
    Fig 3: Removing Luggage Carrier Side Rails Screws From Side Rails
    G01516275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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