Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open and support the rear lift window.
- Remove the strut. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - REAR LIFT WINDOW PANEL in Body Rear End.
- Uncover the upper seat belt guide bolt by pushing up at the belt edge of the bolt cover.
- Remove the seat belt guide bolt.
- Remove the roof lift off panel.
- Remove the rear roof bow interior trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR ROOF BOW .
- Remove the fasteners securing the rear roof bow weatherstrip to the lock pillar.
- Remove the push-in fastener securing the top of the side trim panel.
- Remove the speaker grille from the side trim panel.
- Pry out the middle of the forward edge first.
- Pry out the top or the middle of the rear edge.
- Lift the grille up out of the panel.
- Remove the fir tree push-in retainer from the rear of the grille opening.
- Remove the side trim panel.