Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel & Retainers

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement . Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement (Folding) or Rear Seat Back Replacement (Non-folding) . Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Rear Window Panel Trim Retainer (Qty: 2)
2	Rear Window Panel Trim Assembly Tip: Lift the panel and remove the outside seat belts through the slots in the trim panel. Lift the panel and remove the center seat belt escutcheon, then pass it and the center seat belt through the slot in the trim panel. Slide the panel forward to disengage the integral hook from the retaining hole. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mount stop lamp.

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Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement (Folding) or Rear Seat Back Replacement (Non-folding) .
Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

Rear Window Panel Trim Retainer (Qty: 2)

Rear Window Panel Trim Assembly
Tip:

Lift the panel and remove the outside seat belts through the slots in the trim panel.
Lift the panel and remove the center seat belt escutcheon, then pass it and the center seat belt through the slot in the trim panel.
Slide the panel forward to disengage the integral hook from the retaining hole.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mount stop lamp.