Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the rear door.
- Remove the rear door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
- Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous) in Interior Trim.
- Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Rendezvous) in Interior Trim.
- Remove the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the center lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the rear door opening weatherstrip by pulling it off the pinchweld flange.