Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT - REAR in Seats.
- Remove the rear seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (NON-FOLDING) or SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR (FOLDING) in Seats.
- Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER .
- Use J 38778 to remove the push pins from the panel front.
- Lift the panel and remove the seat belts through the slots in the trim panel.
- Front inside the rear compartment, disengage the clip by the high mount stoplamp.
- Slide the panel forward to disengage the integral hook from the retaining hole.
- Disconnect the electrical cable connector for the high mount stoplamp, located on the passenger end of panel.
- Remove the rear shelf from the vehicle.