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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009UPLANDER LT, 3.9 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIM AND PANELINGREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDEREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Uplander LT, 3.9 M

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Uplander LT, 3.9 MSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement (w/o SIAB) or Rear Seat Replacement (w/SIAB) .
  2. Remove the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer to Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear upper finish panel trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Upper Finish Panel
    GM1552103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear seat belt escutcheons.
  5. Remove the rear seat belt anchor retainer bolts. Refer to Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement (Long Wheel Base with RPO E59) or Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement (Short Wheel Base) .
  6. Remove the upper cargo net retainers.
  7. Remove the liftgate sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: View Of Rear Quarter Trim Panel - Right
    GM1552175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear quarter trim panel retainers using J 38778  .
  9. Feed the seat belts through the openings in the trim panel.
  10. Remove the rear quarter trim panel from the vehicle.
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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.