LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2001 >> Impala Base, 3.8 K >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 618 (Body Rear End) >> Repair Instructions >> Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the rear compartment convenience net and retainers. Refer to Compartment Convenience Net Replacement - Rear .
  3. Remove the On-Star plastic cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Compartment Convenience Net And Retainers
    G01832158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nuts from the module bracket.
  5. Move the module out to access the connectors.
  6. Disconnect the cellular antenna cable from the communication interface module by pulling outward on the square plastic housing.
  7. Disconnect the GPS antenna cable from the module by pulling outward on the circular metal sleeve.
  8. Disconnect the two electrical connectors from the module.
  9. Remove the module and the bracket from the rear compartment.
    Fig 2: Removing Nuts From Module Bracket
    G01832159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the rear compartment mat from the rear compartment.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Compartment Mat From Rear Compartment
    G01832160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
  12. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
  13. Remove the trim panel from the lid lock striker.
    Fig 4: Removing Spare Tire Cover From Rear Compartment
    G01832161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If equipped with rear split folding seats, remove the rear seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (NON-FOLDING) or SEAT BACK FRAME REPLACEMENT - REAR (FOLDING) in Seats.
  15. Fold the both sides of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the rear compartment.
  16. Fold the rear of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the rear compartment.
  17. Remove the left and right side of the rear compartment trim panel from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Left And Right Side Of Rear Compartment Trim Panel From Vehicle
    G01832162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals