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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the taillamps (to gain access to the fascia to quarter panel mounting bolts).
  2. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the quarter panel.

    Important:  Prevent the antenna ground stud from turning when removing the nut.

    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Attaching Fascia To Quarter Panel
    G01452114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nut, the antenna cable strap, and the antenna braided ground strap from the antenna ground stud (passenger side only).
  4. Remove the antenna ground stud (passenger side only).
    Fig 2: Antenna Ground Stud (Passenger Side Only)
    G01452115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Remove the bolts attaching the wheelhouse liner panel.
  7. Remove the wheelhouse liner panel.
    Fig 3: Wheelhouse Liner Panel
    G01452116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace.
  9. Remove the side marker lamp socket from the lamp.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts Attaching Quarter Panel To Rear Compartment Brace
    G01452117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the nuts attaching the quarter panel to the fascia reinforcement studs.
    Fig 5: Removing Nuts Attaching Quarter Panel To Fascia Reinforcement Studs
    G01452118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel to the door lock pillar.
    Fig 6: Removing Screws Attaching Quarter Panel To Door Lock Pillar
    G01452119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Open the fuel door, remove the bolt mounting the fuel door to the inner body panel (driver side only).
  13. Remove the gas cap tether strap from the fuel door (driver side only).
  14. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel and the fuel door to the fuel pocket (driver side only).
    Fig 7: Removing Gas Cap Tether Strap From Fuel Door
    G01452120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fuel door (driver side only).
    Fig 8: Fuel Door (Driver Side Only)
    G01452121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the rear compartment lid from the hinges.
  17. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel upper flange to the rear compartment panel.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts Attaching Rear Compartment Lid From Hinges
    G01452122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Open the folding top stowage lid.
  19. Partly remove the weatherstrip to expose the screw heads.
  20. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel upper flange to the folding top stowage compartment.
    Fig 10: Opening Folding Top Stowage Lid
    G01452123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the quarter panel.
  22. Transfer parts as necessary (the retainer snaps to the inside of the rear flange of the quarter panel).
    Fig 11: Quarter Panel
    G01452124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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