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1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Front Fascia Lower Close Out Panel To Wheelhouse Panel
    GM63701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the fascia close out panel. Refer toClose Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower  .
  3. Remove the wheelhouse to front fascia bolts.
  4. Remove the front fascia to energy absorber bolts.
    5. Fig 2: Front Fascia At Skid Bar Bolts
    GM63693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front fascia to skid bar bolts.
    6. Fig 3: Brake Caliper Cooling Duct At Wheelhouse Panel
    GM63704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the bottom of the fascia outward and up.
  7. Slide the cooling duct rearward off the fascia opening.
  8. Remove the brake caliper cooling duct from the wheelhouse panel.
    1. Rotate the duct.
    2. Align the duct locking tabs with the slots in the wheelhouse panel.
    3. Pull the duct forward out of the wheelhouse panel.
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