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Removal Procedure

  1. GM5459270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Right side shown, left side similar.
    • Use a small flat-bladed tool to disengage integral tabs on cargo tie down loop bolt cap

    Cargo Tie Down Loop Bolt Cap (1) - Remove [2x]

  2. Cargo Tie Down Loop Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  3. Cargo Tie Down Loop (3) - Remove [2x]
  4. GM5471799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Compartment Floor Panel Trim (1) - Remove

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    Use a small flat-bladed tool to disengage integral tabs on rear end trim finish panel opening cover (1).

  6. Rear End Trim Finish Panel Opening Cover (1) - Remove
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    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, disengage the integral clips.

  8. Rear End Trim Finish Panel (1) - Remove
  9. GM5483561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Carefully manipulate the deck lid hinge opening of the rear compartment side trim past the hinge cover.

    Rear Compartment Side Trim Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [4x]

  10. Rear Compartment Side Trim-Left Side (2) - Remove
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    NOTE:

    Carefully manipulate the deck lid hinge opening of the rear compartment side trim past the hinge cover.

    Rear Compartment Side Trim Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [4x]

  12. Rear Compartment Side Trim-Right Side (2) - Remove
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    Using the appropriate tool, remove the rear compartment lid hinge torque rod (1) on the left side.

  14. GM5479939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the appropriate tool, remove the rear compartment lid hinge torque rod (1) on the right side.