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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Fascia, Wheeliner Nuts, Fascia Brackets And Bumper Filler
    GM867303Courtesy 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 Liner Panel
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  3. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel outer plastic fasteners. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement .
  4. Fig 3: Tail Lamp (Sedan)
    GM864530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Coupe) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Wagon) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan) in Lighting Systems.
  6. Fig 4: Rocker Panel Cover Fasteners
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  7. Remove the rear and middle 2 plastic fasteners on the rocker panel cover to the lower rear end of the cover.
  8. Fig 5: Quarter Panel
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  9. If removing the left quarter panel, open the fuel door and remove the latch retainer nut and tether from fuel the filler cap.
  10. Remove the rear quarter attaching bolts above and underneath the tail lamp.
  11. Remove the remaining attaching bolts from the quarter panel.
  12. With all of the bolts removed, pull the rear bottom of the quarter panel outward, then remove the quarter panel by sliding backward.