Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear roof garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER .
Remove the rear seat belt guide loop from the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR .
Remove the screw from the rear upper quarter trim panel.

Fig 1: Removing Procedure Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (1 Of 3)
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Remove the push pins from the upper quarter trim.

Fig 2: Removing Procedure Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (2 Of 3)
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Remove the trim panel from the inner panel, by pulling the panel to release the push-in retainers.
Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Procedure Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (3 Of 3)
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