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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the panel to the vehicle.
  2. Install the retractor through the trim panel.
  3. Press the storage tray into place in order to install the storage tray to the trim panel.
  4. Install the seat belt retractor to the body side panel.
  5. Install the trim panel to the body side panel:
    1. 5.1. Align the retaining clips with the holes in the body.
    2. 5.2. Press the panel in order to seat the fasteners into place.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in GM VEHICLES CAUTIONS & NOTICES.
    Fig 1: Installing Left Body Side Trim Panel
    G02507045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the cargo net bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cargo net bolt to 2 N.m (18 in. lb.).

  7. Install the seat belt upper anchor.
  8. Remove the rear clip on the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower  .
  9. Install the rear clips on the body side front trim panel, upper and lower. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower  and Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Upper  .
  10. Install the third and the fourth pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Right  and Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Left  .
  11. Install the quarter panel swing out window latch. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT - SWING OUT in Stationary Windows.