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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 650 (BUMPER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPERREMOVAL 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 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the air deflector and the left and right outer valance. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA  . 
    Fig 1: Front Bumper Fascia
    G01450900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the fascia to skid bar bolts.
    Fig 2: Skid Bar Bolts
    G01450901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fascia to radiator support bolts.
  5. Remove the fascia lower close out panels. Refer to CLOSE OUT PANEL - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA LOWER  . 
    Fig 3: Fascia Radiator Support Bolts
    G01450902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wheelhouse panel to fascia bolts.
    Fig 4: Wheelhouse Panel
    G01450903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the fascia harness connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fascia Harness Connector
    G01450904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nuts from the fender reinforcement studs.
    Fig 6: Fender Reinforcement Studs
    G01450905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the front brake caliper cooling ducts from the fascia. Pull the fascia outward slightly to release the tension between the ducts and the fascia.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Front Brake Caliper Cooling Ducts From Fascia
    G01450906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove fascia upper flange to fascia retainer push-pins and bolts.
  12. Remove the fascia.
  13. Remove the fascia grilles from the fascia. Refer to FASCIA GRILLE REPLACEMENT  . 
  14. Remove the fog lamps from the fascia. Refer to FOG LAMP REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Fig 8: Fascia Fog Lamp
G01450907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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