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.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the carpet from the trunk area. Refer to Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Remove the following components as needed:
- The sealers
- The sound deadening materials
- The corrosion materials
- Remove the rear suspension support bolt.
- Place a center punch through the damaged rear suspension support nut. Strike the center punch using a hammer. The punch will leave a dimple on the floor. Use the dimple in order to locate the area where the frame crossmember nut will be removed.
- Use a cutoff wheel in order to cut an access panel.
- Lift the panel upward in order to gain access to the frame crossmember nut retainer.
- Use an air chisel in order to break away the spot welds (1) on one side of the frame crossmember nut retainer (3).
- Lift one side of the frame crossmember nut retainer enough in order to remove the frame crossmember nut.
- Remove the rear suspension support nut (2).
IMPORTANT:
Do not cut or damage the adjacent panels or the reinforcements.
IMPORTANT:
Reuse the frame crossmember nut retainer if the retainer is not damaged from the stripped out bolt.