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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Release Cable
    GM865426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment side wall trim left side.
    3. CAUTION: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.
  3. Open the fuel door and remove the latch retainer nut, releasing the fuel filler door release latch.
  4. From inside the rear compartment, disconnect the latch grommet from the structure at the rear wall of the rear compartment and pull the cable into the rear compartment.
  5. Remove the wheel house screws and the plastic retainers on the left half of the rear fascia and the lower left half of the rear fascia.
  6. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Coupe) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Wagon) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan) in Lighting Systems.
    7. Fig 2: Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Retainer At Seat Belt Electrical Connector
    GM867942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer and disconnect the seat belt electrical connector.
  9. Remove the 4 seat adjuster-to-vehicle attaching bolts and remove the seat from the vehicle.
    10. NOTE: Use caution when removing the applique to avoid damage to the lift gate.
  10. Remove the hinge pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
    11. Fig 3: Release Handle Knobs
    GM863798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the release handle knobs by placing 1 end of a long flat tool behind the knob.
  12. While holding the opposite end, strike the tool near the knob with a hammer.
  13. Remove the rear lock pillar molding. Refer to Trim Finish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Lower (Sedan/Wagon) in Interior Trim.
  14. Starting at the bottom, pull up on the center lower trim panel to remove from the body flanges.
  15. Disconnect the seat belt.
    16. Fig 4: Release Handle Assembly
    GM865739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Coupe) or Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Sedan/Wagon) in Seats.
  17. Fold the carpet back to provide access to the release handle assembly.
  18. Disconnect the harness cover retainers from the floor reinforcements.
  19. Remove the screw and pull the release handle assembly out of the floor reinforcement.
  20. Disconnect the latch from the release handle assembly.
  21. Pull the latch from under the rear seat cushion ramp.
  22. Pull the floor reinforcement out of the latch retainers and remove the latch.
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