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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to the following procedures in Seats:
  2. Remove the front floor center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Impala) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Monte Carlo) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
  4. Remove the front seat carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front  .
  5. For the Impala, remove the following components:
    1. The lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Impala)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Monte Carlo)  .
    2. The center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar (Impala)  .
  6. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Impala)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Monte Carlo)  .
  7. Using J 38778  , remove the push-in retainers that secure the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
  8. Fig 1: Carpet Retainers
    GM900768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.