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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. Remove the instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the bolts from the hood latch release handle.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Hood Latch Release Handle
    G01587852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle.
  4. Remove the hood release handle from the instrument panel.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Hood Release Cable From Hood Release Handle
    G01587853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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