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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.
NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
  2. Remove the front park/turn signal lamp. Refer to Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Aztek) or Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Rendezvous) in Lighting Systems.
  3. Remove the front fender wheel opening molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Front Wheel Opening (Aztek) or Molding Replacement - Front Wheel Opening (Rendezvous) in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  5. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front .
  6. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel in Exterior Trim.
  7. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the front fender.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Fascia Mounting Bolts
    GM621295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.
    Fig 2: Locating Fender To Rocker Panel Bolts
    GM621305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
    Fig 3: View Of Fender To Front Compartment Side Rail Bolts
    GM621292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
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