Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to SIR Warning .
WARNING:
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Rear Seat Cushion (1) - Remove - Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation
Fold the rear seat back to the downward position.
- Access the rear seat back bolster retainer lock (1) through a slot in the upper portion of the bolster.
- Slide the rear seat back bolster retainer lock (1) toward the front of the vehicle.
- Rear Seat Back Bolster Nut (1) - Remove
- Squeeze the rear seat back bolster retainer to release it.
- Rear Seat Back Bolster (2) - Remove
Fold the rear seat back to the downward position.
- Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to remove the quarter window trim finish panel bolt cap (1) on both sides.
- Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Disengage the retainers, starting at the front and working rearward.
- Quarter Upper Trim Panel (3) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to aid in removal of the rear window panel retainers (1) from the rear window panel trim (2).
Rear Window Panel Trim Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]
- Rear Window Panel Trim (1) - Remove
- Using a suitable tool, depress the button on the mini buckle to release the rear center seat belt.
- Release the rear center seat belt opening bezel from the rear center seat belt retractor.
- Lift up on the rear window panel trim (1) to release the retainers under the forward portion of the panel trim.
- Route the center seat belt webbing, buckle, and bezel through the trim (1).
- With the aid of an assistant, guide the rear window panel forward in the vehicle and upwards to clear the speaker system.
- When replacing the rear window panel trim (1), transfer all necessary components.
NOTE:
The Quarter Upper Trim Panel does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.