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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front bucket seats. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seats. Refer to the following procedures in Seats:
  3. Remove the rear seats anchor plate bezels. Refer to Carpet Trim Plate Replacement - Rear Floor .
  4. Remove the rear cargo tray anchors, if equipped.
  5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (AZTEK) and CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (RENDEZVOUS) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Bucket Seats, Rear Seats, & Front Floor Console
    G01726707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front and rear door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front  and Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
  7. Remove the endgate sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - End Gate .
  8. Remove the front cowl trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Cowl Side .
  9. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar .
  10. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower .
  11. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.