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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 53 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONCENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIMREMOVAL
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Center Instrument Panel Trim: Removal

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Place protective tape between the instrument panel vinyl trim and the instrument panel center trim panel. Place protective tape between the instrument panel center trim panel bottom edge and the top edge of the console trim plate.
  2. Insert a plastic trim tool between the instrument panel and the upper right corner of the center trim panel. Ensure the trim tool is far enough in to engage the plastic substrate of the trim panel. See Fig 1 . Working in a clockwise rotation, pry the trim panel outward in order to disengage the retainers. Remove the trim panel.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Center Instrument Panel Trim Panel
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