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1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Instrument Panel (I/P) Disassembly Precautions

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Instrument Panel (I/P) Disassembly Precautions
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IMPORTANT: The instrument panel (I/P) bracket locations MUST be marked PRIOR to disassembly.
The original locations of the I/P brackets are required for proper trim fit. PRIOR to disassembling the I/P brackets, mark their locations using a paint stick, grease pencil, or other suitable method. The following is a list of the I/P brackets which should be marked and the recommended locations for marking them:
    Fig 1: Steering Column Bracket At I/P Upper & Lower Support Beams
    GM95745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The steering column bracket (1):

    Mark the bracket (1) in relation to the I/P upper and lower support beams.

    • Fig 2: Passenger SIR Bracket At I/P Upper & Lower Support Beams
    GM95749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The passenger SIR bracket (2):

    Mark the bracket (2) in relation to the I/P upper and lower support beams.

    • Fig 3: I/P Center Support Bracket LH side
    GM95751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The I/P center support bracket (3), LH side:

    Mark the bracket (3), LH side, in relation to the I/P lower support beam and the driveline tunnel; mark the ignition switch housing bracket (7), connected to the I/P center support bracket (3), in relation to the steering column bracket.

    • Fig 4: I/P Center Support Bracket RH side
    GM95752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The I/P center support bracket (3), RH side:

    Mark the bracket (3), RH side, in relation to the I/P lower support beam, the driveline tunnel, and the passenger knee bolster bracket (6).

    • Fig 5: Driver Knee Bolster Outer Bracket To Steering Column Bracket
    GM95746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The driver knee bolster outer bracket (4):

    Mark the bracket (4) in relation to the steering column bracket (1).

    • Fig 6: Driver Knee Bolster Bracket To Steering Column Bracket
    GM95748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The driver knee bolster bracket (5):

    Mark the bracket (5) in relation to the steering column bracket (1).

    • Fig 7: Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket To Passenger SIR Bracket
    GM95750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The passenger knee bolster bracket (6):

    Mark the bracket (6) in relation to the passenger SIR bracket (2).

    • Fig 8: Ignition Switch Housing Bracket To I/P Center Support Bracket
    GM95754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • The ignition switch housing bracket (7):

    Mark the bracket (7) in relation to the I/P center support bracket (3).

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