GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Buick
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2000
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GL7 (Export)
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Body and Accessories
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Interior Trim
🢒 Body Side Front Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38778
Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Remove the rear seats. Refer to
Rear Seat Replacement
in Seats.
Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement
.
Remove the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to
Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
.
Remove the front door sill plate. Refer to
Door Sill Plate Replacement
.
Remove the HVAC auxiliary control assembly. Refer to
Control Assembly Replacement - Auxiliary in Side Trim Panel
in HVAC Systems with A/C-Manual.
Remove the rear audio controls. Refer to
Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement (VIN Code U)
in Entertainment.
Remove the body side front trim panel retainers using the
J 38778
.
Remove the body side front trim panel from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Install the body side front trim panel to the vehicle.
Install the body side front trim panel retainers by aligning the retainers to the holes and pushing in on the retainers to secure them.
Install the rear audio controls. Refer to
Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement (VIN Code U)
in Entertainment.
Install the HVAC auxiliary control assembly. Refer to
Control Assembly Replacement - Auxiliary in Side Trim Panel
in HVAC Systems with A/C-Manual.
Install the front door sill plate. Refer to
Door Sill Plate Replacement
.
Install the body pillar upper trim panel. Refer to
Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
.
Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement
.
Install the rear seats. Refer to
Rear Seat Replacement
in Seats.