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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the right rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right in Interior Trim.
  3. Release the cable tension:
    1. Push the tensioning nut inward.
    2. Pull the rear cable until the cable is slack.
  4. Visually confirm that the cables are slack by observing that the center white dots are below the white indicator bands.
  5. Remove the right rear tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  6. Fig 1: Locating Cable Guide Bracket Screws
    GM450717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the cable guide bracket screws.
  8. Remove the cable guide bracket from the vehicle.
  9. Slide the guide bracket pulley cover off of the pulley and lift the rear cable off of the guide bracket pulley.