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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 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 tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse filler panel.
    Fig 1: Wheelhouse Filler Panel
    G01451003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear inner panel.
    Fig 2: Rear Inner Panel
    G01451004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fender opening to the wheelhouse bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Fender Opening To Wheelhouse Bolt
    G01451005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the fender to the rocker panel bolt.
  7. Remove the fender rear center flange to the hinge pillar bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Fender To Rocker Panel Bolt
    G01451006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fascia front close-out panel. Refer to CLOSE OUT PANEL - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA LOWER in Bumpers and Fascias.
    Fig 5: Fascia Front Close-Out Panel
    G01451007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the skid bar.
  10. Remove the headlamp housing. Refer to HEADLAMP CAPSULE REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts Attaching Fascia To Skid Bar
    G01451008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Fender To Wheelhouse Upper Front Flange Bolts
    G01451009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the fascia to the fender reinforcement studs nuts.
    Fig 8: Removing Fascia To Fender Reinforcement Studs Nuts
    G01451010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket bolt.
    Fig 9: Removing Fender To Upper Hinge Pillar Fender Bracket Bolt
    G01451011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fender to the upper wheelhouse flange screws.
  16. Remove the fender.
    Fig 10: Fender
    G01451012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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