Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear

Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the sill plate.
3. Remove the convenience net and retainers, if equipped.
4. Remove the tail lamp retainers.
5. Remove the plastic cover from the On-Star module.




6. Remove the nuts from the module bracket.
7. Lift the module off the studs.




8. Disconnect the cellular antenna cable from the communication interface module by pulling outward on the square plastic housing.
9. Disconnect the two lower connectors from the module.
10. Disconnect the GPS antenna cable from the module by pulling outward on the circular metal sleeve.
11. Remove the module and the bracket from the rear compartment.




12. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
13. Remove the seat back.




14. Remove the push-in retainers from the trim panel.




15. Pull back the trim panel from the rear seating area.




16. Remove the trim panel from the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the trim panel to the rear compartment.




2. Return the trim panel to the installed position.
3. Press the trim over the rear shock tower studs.




4. Install the push-in retainers to the trim panel.




5. Install the spare tire cover to the rear compartment.
6. Install the rear seat back.
7. Position the communication interface module and the bracket in the rear compartment.




8. Connect the GPS antenna cable by pushing in on the metal sleeve.
9. Connect the two lower connectors to the module.
10. Connect the cellular antenna by pressing in on the square plastic housing.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

11. Install the nuts to the interface module bracket.

Tighten the nuts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

12. Install the plastic cover on the On-Star module.
13. Install the convenience net and retainers, if equipped.
14. Install the tail lamp retainers.
15. Install the sill plate.
16. Close the rear compartment.