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Joneebgood

03-05-2008 06:24 AM

How to remove engine cover on 5.3L?

I know this seems a silly question but I cannot comfortably remove the plastic engine cover on my 1999 1500 pickup with 5.3L. Once I remove the two bolts the cover is still pinned by the firewall/wiper deck and just will not come up high enough to come off. I am sure I could just bend it and force it but it drags on so many connectors and wires that I don't want to damage something. Is there an actual trick to removing this?
Thanks for your help.

72charger

03-05-2008 08:18 AM

RE: How to remove engine cover on 5.3L?

Remove bolts and pull towards front of truck. The end.

jcbst12

03-05-2008 09:51 AM

RE: How to remove engine cover on 5.3L?

I used an extention with a swivel. Make sure the bolts are out all the way. Should pull right out.

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