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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Fascia To The Quarter Panel
    GM63720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the outer taillamp (to gain access to the fascia mounting bolts).
  2. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the quarter panel.
    3. Fig 2: Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel
    GM71250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the bolts attaching the rear wheelhouse liner panel.
  5. Remove the wheelhouse liner panel.
    6. Fig 3: Quarter Panel To The Rear Compartment Brace
    GM63719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace.
  7. Remove the side marker lamp socket from the lamp.
    8. Fig 4: Quarter Panel At Fascia Reinforcement Studs
    GM71236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nuts attaching the quarter panel to the fascia reinforcement studs.
    9. Fig 5: Quarter Panel At Door Lock Pillar
    GM71252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel to the door lock pillar.
    10. Fig 6: Fuel Door At Inner Body Pane
    GM71229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Open the fuel door, remove the bolt mounting the fuel door to the inner body panel (driver's side only).
  11. Remove the gas cap tether strap from the fuel door (drivers side only).
    12. Fig 7: Fuel Filler Door At Quarter Panel
    GM71225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel and the fuel door to the fuel pocket (drivers side only).
  13. Remove the fuel door (drivers side only).
    14. Fig 8: Quarter Panel At Door Lock Pillar
    GM71252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment panel.
  15. Remove the quarter panel.
  16. Transfer parts as necessary (the retainer snaps to the inside of the rear flange of the quarter panel).
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