Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement for Pontiac Grand Am 2003

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
2. Remove the stationary seat back, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
3. Remove the split folding seat back, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
4. Remove the lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
5. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
6. Using J 38778 remove the push in retainers (2) from the rear compartment closeout trim panel (1). If the vehicle is equipped without a closeout panel (1) remove the push in retainers (2) from the rear window trim panel (3).
7. Remove the rear compartment closeout panel (1), if equipped.
8. Lift up the front of the trim panel (3).
9. With the front of the trim panel (3) lifted up, slide the panel forward in vehicle to remove from the rear shelf.

1. Align the trim panel (3) to the rear shelf.
2. With the front of the trim panel (3) lifted up, slide the panel (3) rearward in vehicle to install to the rear shelf.
3. Press down on the front of the trim panel (3).
4. Install the closeout panel (1), if equipped.
5. Install the push in retainers (2) to the closeout trim panel (1). If vehicle is equipped without a closeout trim panel (1) install the push in retainers (2) to the window trim panel (3).
6. Install the quarter upper trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
7. Install the quarter lower trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
8. Install the split folding seat back, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
9. Install the rear seat back, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
10. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.