Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear .
Remove the lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper .
Remove the rear upper trim molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rear Window Upper .

Fig 1: Rear Upper Trim Molding

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Remove the finish molding from the rear upper trim.

Fig 2: Load Floor Storage Bin

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On the driver side, remove the fasteners from the load floor storage bin.
On the driver side, remove the load floor storage bin.

Fig 3: Cargo Hooks

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Remove the cargo hooks.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Accessory Wire Harness

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On the driver side, disconnect the accessory wire harness.
Pull at the clip locations to disengage the side trim panel from the vehicle.