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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Rear Fascia
    GM865861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Coupe) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Sedan) or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Wagon) in Bumpers.
    2. Fig 2: Rear Wheelhouse Panel
    GM866814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel from the quarter panel being removed. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement .
    3. Fig 3: Tail Lamp (Coupe)
    GM866388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Coupe) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Wagon) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan) in Lighting Systems.
    4. Fig 4: Rocker Cover Panel
    GM866940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rocker panel cover. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Sedan/Wagon) or Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Coupe) in Exterior Trim.
  5. If removing the left quarter, open the fuel door and remove the pushpins from the upper, center, and lower appliques attached to the quarter panel.
  6. Remove the retaining bolts behind the closeout pieces from the quarter panel.
    7. Fig 5: Upper Fasteners
    GM866931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Close the door.
    8. Fig 6: Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Release Cable
    GM865426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If removing the left quarter panel, open the fuel door and remove the latch retainer nut.
  9. Reach through the tail lamp opening to remove the cable from the fill pocket by twisting 1/4 turn clockwise.
  10. Remove the plastic fastener from the safety strap on the fuel cap.
  11. Remove the fuel cap.
  12. Remove the rubber surrounding the fuel inlet pipe and replace the cap.
    13. Fig 7: Quarter Panel
    GM866935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the rear quarter attaching bolts behind and underneath the inside tail lamp opening.
  14. Remove the retaining attaching bolts from the quarter panel.
  15. With all of the bolts removed, pull out the rear of the quarter panel to disconnect the attaching clip from the side window encapsulated molding.
  16. Remove the quarter panel.
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