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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 537 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCARPET 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 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front bucket seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
- Remove the rear seats. Refer to the following procedures in Seats:
- Remove the rear seats anchor plate bezels. Refer to Carpet Trim Plate Replacement - Rear Floor .
- Remove the rear cargo tray anchors, if equipped.
- Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the front and rear door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front and Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
- Remove the endgate sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Endgate .
- Remove the front cowl trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Cowl Side .
- Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar .
- Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Rendezvous) .
- 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.