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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the rear compartment convenience net, if equipped.
  3. Remove the rear compartment convenience net retainers, if equipped.
  4. Disconnect the cellular antenna cable from the communication interface module by pulling outward on the square plastic housing.
  5. Disconnect the 2 lower connectors from the module.
  6. Disconnect the GPS antenna cable from the module by pulling outward on the circular metal sleeve.
    Fig 1: Identifying Communication Interface Module
    G01756330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the nuts from the module bracket.
  8. Remove the module and the bracket from the rear compartment.
    Fig 2: Identifying Communication Interface Module Nuts
    G01756331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear compartment mat from the rear compartment.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Compartment Mat
    G01756332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
  11. Remove the spare tire.
  12. Use J 38778  in order to remove the push-in retainers located near the lock striker.
  13. Slide the trim panels out from under the weatherstrip.
  14. Slide each side of the rear compartment trim panels toward the center of the car.
  15. Remove the rear compartment trim panels from the rear compartment.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Compartment Trim Panels
    G01756333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.