Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the upper and lower rear seat belt anchor bolts.
- Remove the endgate or the liftgate opening door sill trim plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - END GATE or DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Remove the jack storage cover (driver side only).
- Remove the screws that retain the body side trim panel to the vehicle (driver side only).
- Remove the spare tire and the carrier assembly (if equipped).
- Remove the left and right body side trim panel from the vehicle.
- Feed the seat belt through the trim panel.