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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Support Brace Replacement - Rear Compartment

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear compartment rear center trim panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    2. Object Number: 1379202 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 2 nuts (5) attaching the rear compartment support brace (3) to the rear compartment panel frame (1).
  3. Remove the 2 nuts (4) attaching the rear compartment support brace (3) to the underbody side rail brackets (2).
  4. Remove the 2 bolts (6).
  5. Lean the support brace (3) forward off the studs and remove from the rear compartment of the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1379199 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 4 bolts (1) from the rear brackets (2), if necessary.
  7. Remove the brackets (2) from the rear compartment, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1379199 Size: SH
  1. Install the brackets (2) to the rear compartment, if removed.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the 4 bolts (1) attaching the rear brackets (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1379202 Size: SH
  3. Position the support brace (3) to the studs in the rear compartment of the vehicle.
  4. Install the 2 bolts (6).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Install the 2 nuts (4) attaching the rear compartment support brace (3) to the underbody side rail brackets (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the 2 nuts (5) attaching the rear compartment support brace (3) to the rear compartment panel frame (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  7. Install the rear compartment rear center trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.