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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Lift upward on the inner edge of the sill trim plate and remove the plate from the rear body panel.
  3. Remove the spare tire cover retainer.
  4. Remove the rear compartment spare tire cover.
  5. Remove the cargo net, if equipped.
  6. Remove the push-in retainers (2) near the tail lamps, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Compartment Trim Panel Push-In Retainers
    GM741026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Fold down the rear seat back.
  8. Remove the push-in retainer from the left rear shock tower.
  9. Fold the right section of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the compartment and remove it.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Compartment Trim Panels
    GM460377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.