GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear door weatherstrip from the pinchweld flange as required.

  4. Object Number: 183172  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 38778 to remove the rear lower quarter trim panel to body push-in retainers.
  6. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 183172  Size: SH
  1. Position the rear lower quarter trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear lower quarter trim panel to body push-in retainers. Apply pressure until fully seated.
  3. Install the rear door weatherstrip.
  4. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  5. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.