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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 537 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER CENTER PILLARREMOVAL 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.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Seat Belt Guide Loop Attachment

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Remove the front and rear door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front and Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
Remove the upper seat belt guide loop attachment from the adjuster bracket. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front (Pontiac) in Seat Belts.
Remove the front seat belt from the front seat. Refer to the following procedures in Seat Belts:
- Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front (Pontiac)
- Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front (Pontiac)

IMPORTANT: The seat belt escutcheon is part of the seat belt assembly.

Remove the seat belt escutcheon from the center lower trim panel using a small flat bladed tool.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Center Pillar Trim Panel

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the lower center pillar trim panel from the center pillar, by pulling the upper center pillar trim panel to release the push-in retainers.
Remove the front seat belt from the slot in the lower center pillar trim panel.
Remove the lower center pillar trim panel 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.