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Removal Procedure

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Important:  Ensure that the vehicle is unloaded prior to body removal.

  1. Remove the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER REPLACEMENT-FRONT (OLD STYLE) or BUMPER REPLACEMENT-FRONT (NEW STYLE GMC) or BUMPER REPLACEMENT - FRONT (NEW STYLE CHEVROLET) in Bumpers.
  2. Remove the front lamp harness ground bolt (1).
  3. Remove the master cylinder. Perform the following steps:
    1. 3.1. Remove the nuts retaining the master cylinder to the brake booster.
    2. 3.2. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.
    3. 3.3. Secure the cylinder away from the booster.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Lamp Harness Ground Bolt
      G03382359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Raise the vehicle on the hoist. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  5. Remove the running boards, if equipped. Refer to ASSIST STEP REPLACEMENT (BODY MOUNT)  or ASSIST STEP REPLACEMENT (SIERRA PRO)  .
  6. Remove the park brake equalizer intermediate cable. Perform the following steps:
    1. 6.1. Remove the nut from the park brake equalizer intermediate cable.
    2. 6.2. Remove the intermediate cable from the equalizer.
    3. 6.3. Depress the retaining tabs that secure the park brake cable to the frame.
    4. 6.4. Pull slightly on the cable from the mounting area in order to provide slack for body movement without binding the cable.
  7. Remove the body mount bolts.
  8. Properly support the body in the area that the mounts will be replaced.
    CAUTION: When you remove the body cushions, do NOT separate the frame from the body more than Is necessary. Possible personal Injury and damage to multiple parts may result if you do not follow the guides outlined below:
    • Intermediate steering shaft-Do not allow the shaft to extend more than 25 mm (1 in).
    • Fuel tank filler hose-Do not stretch the hose excessively.
    • Tall/Turn signal lamp wiring/rear lamps Junction block-Leave slack In the wires.
    • Park brake cable-Leave slack in the cable.
    • Body ground straps-Leave slack in the wire.
  9. Lower the chassis accordingly in order to remove the cushions (1) as necessary.
    Fig 2: Removing Body Mount Bolts
    G03382360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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