GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment convenience net and retainers. Refer to Compartment Convenience Net Replacement - Rear .
  3. Remove the onstar vehicle communication unit (VCU) if equipped.Refer to OnStar Vehicle Communication Unit Replacement in Cellular Communications.

  4. Object Number: 182344  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear compartment mat from the rear compartment.

  6. Object Number: 182341  Size: MH
  7. Remove the spare tire cover from the rear compartment.
  8. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  9. Remove the rear compartment trim panel to rear compartment retainers located near the rear compartment lid lock striker.
  10. If equipped with rear split folding seats, remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  11. Fold the left and right side of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the rear compartment.

  12. Object Number: 182340  Size: SH
  13. Fold the rear of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the rear compartment.
  14. Remove the left and right side of the rear compartment trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 182340  Size: SH
  1. Align the left rear compartment trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Align the right rear compartment trim panel to the vehicle.
  3. Apply pressure to the left, right and rear of the rear compartment trim panel until fully seated.
  4. Install the rear compartment trim panel to rear compartment retainers located near the rear compartment lid lock striker.
  5. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 182341  Size: MH
  7. Install the spare tire cover to the rear compartment.

  8. Object Number: 182344  Size: SH
  9. Install the rear compartment mat to the rear compartment.
  10. If equipped with rear split folding seats, install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  11. Install the onstar vehicle communication unit (VCU) if equipped. Refer to OnStar Vehicle Communication Unit Replacement in Cellular Communications.
  12. Install the rear compartment convenience net and retainers. Refer to Compartment Convenience Net Replacement - Rear .
  13. Close the rear compartment lid.