Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Remove the rear compartment convenience net, if equipped.
- Remove the rear compartment convenience net retainers, if equipped.
- Disconnect the cellular antenna cable from the communication interface module by pulling outward on the square plastic housing.
- Disconnect the 2 lower connectors from the module.
- Disconnect the GPS antenna cable from the module by pulling outward on the circular metal sleeve.
- Remove the nuts from the module bracket.
- Remove the module and the bracket from the rear compartment.
- Remove the rear compartment mat from the rear compartment.
- Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
- Remove the spare tire.
- Use J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers located near the lock striker.
- Slide the trim panels out from under the weatherstrip.
- Slide each side of the rear compartment trim panels toward the center of the car.
- Remove the rear compartment trim panels from the rear compartment.