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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the rear compartment convenience net.
  3. Remove the lower rear compartment convenience net retainers.
    Fig 1: Rear Compartment Mat
    G01617470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the cellular antenna cable from the communication interface module by pulling outward on the square plastic housing.
  5. Disconnect the two lower connectors from the module.
  6. Disconnect the GPS antenna cable from the module by pulling outward on the circular metal sleeve.
    Fig 2: Communication Interface Module
    G01617471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the nuts from the module bracket.
  8. Remove the module and the bracket from the rear compartment.
  9. Remove the rear compartment mat from the rear compartment.
    Fig 3: Removing Communication Interface Module
    G01617472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
  11. Remove the spare tire.
  12. Remove the retainers by the rear compartment lock striker.
  13. Fold the rear section of the trim panel foreword.
    Fig 4: Spare Tire
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  14. Fold each side of the trim panel toward the center of the car.
  15. Remove the rear compartment trim panel from the rear compartment.
    Fig 5: Rear Compartment Trim Panel
    G01617474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.