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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 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Disconnect the power steering cooler hoses from the power steering cooler.
  4. Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in Exterior Trim.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Cooler Hoses From Power Steering Cooler (2.2L)
    G01467199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the radiator air intake baffle retaining clips from LH side.
  6. Position the radiator air intake baffle out of the way.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Air Intake Baffle Retaining Clips From LH Side
    G01467200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the hood latch support mounting bolts.
  8. Move the hood latch support forward.
    Fig 3: Hood Latch Support Mounting Bolts
    G01467201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering cooler retaining bolts.
    Fig 4: Power Steering Cooler Retaining Bolts
    G01467202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the power steering cooler from the radiator support.
Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Cooler From Radiator Support
G01467203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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