Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the endgate plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - END GATE .
- Remove the rear seat belt. Refer to SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Remove the bolts from the rear quarter lower trim panel at the cargo tie down locations.
- Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel from the inner panel by pulling the panel to release the push-in retainers.
- Remove the lower trim panel from the vehicle.