Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cargo shade/cover.
- Remove the inflator access panel.
- Remove the right rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) .
- Remove the lift gate sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate .
- Remove the right rear door sill panel. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) or Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV) .
- Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt.
- Release the retaining clips that retain the trim panel to the body.
- Partially remove the trim panel in order to remove the inflator switch from the inflator bezel.
- Remove the auxiliary air outlet washer and retaining nut.
- Feed the auxiliary air outlet through the inflator bezel.
- Remove the inflator bezel from the trim panel.
- Disconnect the 12-volt power supply electrical connector.
- Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.