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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 546 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER LOWER (AZTEK)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Align the lower trim panel push-in retainers to the inner panel.
Important: Position the seat belt through the slotted opening between the upper and lower trim panel.
Install the lower trim panel by applying pressure on the panel to secure all of the push-in retainer locations.

Fig 1: Installing Procedure Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek) (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the bolts to the lower trim panel at the cargo tie down locations.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
Install the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (RENDEZVOUS) .
Install the rear seat belt. Refer to SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR .
Install the endgate sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - END GATE .

Fig 2: Installing Procedure Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek) (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.