Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (One Piece)

Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (One Piece)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the rear compartment convenience net, if equipped. Refer to Compartment Convenience Net Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rear compartment convenience net retainers, if equipped.
4. Remove the OnStar(R) vehicle communication unit (VCU) if equipped. Refer to OnStar Vehicle Communication Unit Replacement .




5. Remove the rear compartment mat from the rear compartment.




6. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers located near the lock striker.
9. Slide the trim panels out from under the weatherstrip.
10. Slide each side of the rear compartment trim panels toward the center of the car.
11. Remove the rear compartment trim panels from the rear compartment.



Installation Procedure


Important: The right side of the rear compartment trim panel fits over the left side.


1. Install the rear compartment trim panels to the rear compartment.
2. Install the push-in retainers located by the lock striker.




3. Install the spare tire.
Install the spare tire cover to the rear compartment.




4. Install the rear compartment mat to the rear compartment.
5. Install the OnStar(R) vehicle communication unit (VCU) if equipped. Refer to OnStar Vehicle Communication Unit Replacement in Cellular Communication.
6. Replace the rear compartment convenience net retainers, if equipped.
7. Install the rear compartment convenience net, if equipped. Refer to Compartment Convenience Net Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
8. Close the rear compartment.