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.
- Remove the endgate plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Endgate .
- Remove the rear seat belt. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear in Seat Belts.
- Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous) .
- Remove the bolts from the rear quarter lower trim panel at the cargo tie down locations.
- Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel from the inner panel by pulling the panel to release the push-in retainers.
- Remove the lower trim panel from the vehicle.