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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the outer taillamp (to gain access to the fascia mounting bolts).
  2. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the quarter panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Attaching Fascia To Quarter Panel
    G01452077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the bolts attaching the rear wheelhouse liner panel.
  5. Remove the wheelhouse liner panel.
    Fig 2: Wheelhouse Liner Panel
    G01452078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace.
  7. Remove the side marker lamp socket from the lamp.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Attaching Quarter Panel To Rear Compartment Brace
    G01452079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nuts attaching the quarter panel to the fascia reinforcement studs.
    Fig 4: Removing Nuts Attaching Quarter Panel To Fascia Reinforcement Studs
    G01452080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel to the door lock pillar.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws Attaching Quarter Panel To Door Lock Pillar
    G01452081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Open the fuel door, remove the bolt mounting the fuel door to the inner body panel (driver's side only).
  11. Remove the gas cap tether strap from the fuel door (drivers side only).
    Fig 6: Removing Bolt Mounting Fuel Door To Inner Body Panel
    G01452082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel and the fuel door to the fuel pocket (drivers side only).
  13. Remove the fuel door (drivers side only).
    Fig 7: Removing Screws Attaching Quarter Panel & Fuel Door To Fuel Pocket
    G01452083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the screws attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment panel.
  15. Remove the quarter panel.
  16. Transfer parts as necessary (the retainer snaps to the inside of the rear flange of the quarter panel).
    Fig 8: Quarter Panel
    G01452084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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