Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Tie the hood latch release cable to a wire or string. Feed the hood latch release cable through the grommet at the dash panel.
  2. Apply strip caulk sealer or equivalent to the grommet.
  3. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood release handle.
  4. Install the hood release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENTΒ  .
  5. Pull the carpet back.
  6. Install the hood latch release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail retainers.
  7. Route the hood latch release cable through the radiator support.
  8. Fig 1: Installing Hood Latch Release Cable To Hood Release Handle
    G01587850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the air cleaner.
  10. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONALΒ  .
  11. Install the hood release cable to the hood latch.
  12. Fig 2: Installing Hood Release Cable To Hood Latch
    G01587851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the left front headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  14. Remove the block from the hood latch.
  15. Inspect the hood batch for proper operation.
  16. Close the hood.
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  • 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.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.