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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 525 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPICKUP BOX SIDE PANEL REPLACEMENT REAR STEPINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure

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Loosely install the rear support bracket onto the cross sill studs using the 2 nuts and 1 screw through the rear pillar assembly.
Loosely install the forward bracket onto the pickup box cross sill studs using the 2 nuts.

Fig 1: Rear Support Brackets
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Position the step panel over the brackets using the following steps:
1. Slide the rear inboard tab around the rear pillar assembly.
2. Slide the step panel under the side outer panel.
Install the rear step panel to the side outer panel using the 4 push-pin fasteners.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Step Panel To Side Outer Panel
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Loosely install the 1 screw through the forward bracket into the step panel.
Loosely install the 3 screws through the top of the step into the rear support bracket.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten the following fasteners in the specified order while pushing the forward and rear support brackets upward.
Tighten
1. Tighten the rear pillar to rear support bracket screw to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).
2. Tighten the forward support bracket to step panel screw to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).
3. Tighten the forward and rear support bracket stud nuts to 25 N.m (18.4 lb ft).
Fig 3: Forward & Rear Support Bracket
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Install the 1 screw in order to secure the step panel inboard tab to the pickup box rear inner pillar.
Tighten

Tighten the inboard tab screw to 1.5 N.m (13.3 lb in).

Fig 4: Pickup Box Rear Inner Pillar
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Install the forward brace to the forward support bracket using the 1 screw.
Tighten

Tighten the forward brace to forward support bracket screw to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).
Install the forward brace to the step panel using the 1 screw.
Tighten

Tighten the screw to 9.0 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 5: Installing Forward Brace To Forward Support Bracket
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Install the filler plate using the 2 push-pin fasteners.

Fig 6: Filler Plate
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Secure the splash shield to the rear step panel using the 3 push-pin fasteners.
Tighten the 3 step panel to rear bracket screws from Step 6.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).

Fig 7: Rear Step Panel
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Install the step pad to the step panel using the following steps:
1. Insert the locator pin on the pad into the hole in the panel.
2. Press the retainer tabs on the pad into the holes in the panel.
Fig 8: Step Pad
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Install the rear brace to the rear bumper bracket and step panel using the 2 screws.
Tighten

Tighten the rear brace screws to 9.0 N.m (6.6 lb ft).

Fig 9: Installing Rear Brace To Rear Bumper Bracket
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