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.
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- JUMP or to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BENCH in Seats.
  2. Remove the jack cover from the vehicle.
  3. Remove the jack from the vehicle.
  4. Remove the door sill trim plates. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the floor console or cup holder, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
  6. Remove the body side trim panels. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (STANDARD CAB PICKUP)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (2-DOOR UTILITY)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (4-DOOR UTILITY)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (CREW CAB) .
  7. For vehicles with the extended cab with rear side door, remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP W/ REAR SIDE DOOR)  or TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (4-DOOR UTILITY) .
  8. Remove the body hinge trim panels. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT HINGE PILLAR  and to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT HINGE PILLAR .
  9. Remove the carpet or the mat from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Carpet From Vehicle
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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.