Removal Procedure
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- Remove the cargo shade/cover.
- Remove the inflator access panel.
- Remove the right rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy) .
- Remove the lift gate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
- Remove the right rear door sill panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
- Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt.
- Release the retaining clips that retain the trim panel to the body.
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- Partially remove the trim panel in order to remove the inflator switch from the inflator bezel.
- Remove the auxiliary air outlet washer and retaining nut.
- Feed the auxiliary air outlet through the inflator bezel.
- Remove the inflator bezel from the trim panel.
- Disconnect the 12-volt power supply electrical connector.
- Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.