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Removal Procedure

  1. Fold the rear seat back to the downward position.
  2. GM5951832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Push in and slide outward, on either side of luggage shade, to disengage integral luggage spring from the quarter lower rear trim panel.

  3. Luggage Shade (1) - Remove
  4. GM5951675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap - Left Side (1) - Remove [2x]

  5. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt - Left Side (2) - Remove [2x]
  6. Pull the quarter window trim finish panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the clips.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  8. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel - Left Side (3) - Reposition
  9. GM5956094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use a small flat-bladed tool to open cargo tie down loop bolt caps to gain access to cargo tie down loop bolts (1).

  10. NOTE:

    Please be advised that the cargo tie down loop requires high torque efforts to remove.

  11. Using a breaker bar and a T40 Torx bit, loosen the cargo tie down bolt.
  12. Cargo Tie Down Loop Bolt - Left Side (1) - Remove [2x]
  13. Cargo Tie Down Loop - Left Side (2) - Remove [2x]
  14. GM5967260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Partially remove the left side quarter lower rear trim panel (1) to access the component.

  15. GM5946469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

  16. Release the retaining tabs.
  17. Rear Gate Module (1) - Remove