Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Console Door To Door Hinge
    GM191038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the console from the vehicle. Refer to Console ReplacementΒ .
  2. Open the console door.
  3. Remove the screws retaining the console door to the door hinge.
  4. Remove the console door.
  5. Fig 2: Hinge To Console
    GM191034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nuts retaining the hinge to the console.
  7. Remove the hinge from the console.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.