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Removal Procedure

  1. GM5985149

    Luggage Shade (1) - Remove

    1. Open the liftgate.
    2. Release the luggage shade straps from the luggage shade pivot on both sides.
  2. GM5985177

    Load Floor Stowage Compartment Cover (1) - Remove

  3. GM5985179

    Grasp and gently pull up on the liftgate sill garnish molding (1) in order to release the integral retaining clips.

  4. Liftgate Sill Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
  5. GM5985186
    NOTE:

    Both sides shown.The quantity is for the one side.

    Cargo Tie Down Loop Fastener- Left Side (1) - Remove

  6. Cargo Tie Down Loop- Left Side (2) - Remove
  7. GM5922146

    Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp (1) - Remove

  8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  9. GM5989918

    Use a flat-bladed tool to open the quarter window trim finish panel bolt cap.

  10. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (1) - Remove
  11. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (2) - Remove
    1. Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool.
    2. Grasp and gently pull up on the body lock pillar upper trim panel.
  12. GM5939849

    Rear Seat Back Cushion (1) - Remove - Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation (40 Percent Seat) , or Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation (60 Percent Seat) - 40%

  13. GM5921871

    Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) - Remove

    1. Starting at the front of the sill garnish molding, pull upward at the B-Pillar joint to disengage sill garnish molding.
    2. Work your way rearward disengaging all of the garnish molding clips then pull forward to disengage from the C-Pillar lower.
    3. Replace the retainers as required.
  14. GM5922850

    Rear Seat Belt Retractor Bolt (1) - Remove

  15. Rear Seat Belt Retractor (2) - Remove
  16. GM5989945
    NOTE:

    Do not need to remove the quarter lower rear trim panel completely.

    Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel (1) - Reposition

    1. Release the retainers with a suitable plastic trim tool.
    2. Grasp and gently pull up on the quarter lower rear trim panel.
  17. GM6012018

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

  18. Rear Gate Module (1) - Remove