Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Carpet
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  1. Remove the front bucket seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seats. Refer to the following procedures in Seats:
  3. Remove the rear seats anchor plate bezels. Refer to Carpet Trim Plate Replacement - Rear Floor  .
  4. Remove the rear cargo tray anchors, if equipped.
  5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Remove the front and rear door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front  and Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear  .
  7. Remove the endgate sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Endgate  .
  8. Remove the front cowl trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Cowl Side  .
  9. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar  .
  10. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Rendezvous)  .
  11. Remove the carpet from the 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.