GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2001
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Malibu
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Body and Accessories
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Body Rear End
🢒 Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
.
Remove the rear compartment spare tire cover.
Remove the cargo net, if equipped. Refer to
Cargo Net Replacement
.
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
in Seats.
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.
Remove the quarter panel, upper trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Important:
The rear compartment trim panel is a two-piece molded unit.
Fold the left section of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the compartment and remove it.
Fold the right section of the rear compartment trim panel toward the center of the compartment and remove it.
Installation Procedure
Position the right trim panel into the rear compartment, and install to its original position.
Position the left trim panel into the rear compartment, and install to its original position.
Install the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
.
Install the rear compartment spare tire cover.
Install the cargo net, if equipped. Refer to
Cargo Net Replacement
.
Install the quarter panel, upper trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Install the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.
Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
in Seats.