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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 521 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH SUPPORT 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 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.

Open and support the hood.
Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in Exterior Trim.
Remove the primary latch assembly. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT - PRIMARY .
Remove the bolts that retain the primary hood latch support bracket to the radiator support.
Remove the primary hood latch support from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Primary Hood Latch Support From Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mark the position of the nuts that retain the latch mounting bracket to the support bracket.
Remove the primary latch mounting bracket from the support bracket bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Primary Latch Mounting Bracket From Support Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.