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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 651 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE 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 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If the release cable will not operate the latch, access the hood latch by raising the vehicle and removing the front wheelhouse rear filler panel. Then trip the latch with a long screw driver.

  1. Remove the right and the left hood latches. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT - LEFT  and to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
  2. Disconnect the release cable from the latches.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Release Cable From Latches
    G01450988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the release cable from the retainers (1) on the plenum panel.
  4. Reposition the cables so that the cables slide smoothly through the opening in the dash panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Release Cable From Retainers
    G01450989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screws from the release cable handle.
  6. Remove the release cable grommet from the dash panel.
  7. Pull the release cables through the opening in the dash panel.
    Fig 3: Release Cable Grommet
    G01450990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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