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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 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. 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.
    NOTE: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Support the exhaust system.
  3. Remove the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Pipe Rear Hanger Insulators
    G01969218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the outboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
  5. Remove the inboard rear bumper impact bar bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Inboard Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bolt
    G01969219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket.
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