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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Pontiac
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2001
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Grand Prix
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Body and Accessories
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Seats
🢒 Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement Coupe
Tools Required
J 38778
Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
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 rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement
.
Remove the coat hook from the quarter upper trim by pulling out the retainer using a small, flat-bladed tool.
Remove the front seat belt, shoulder harness bolt. Refer to
Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front
in Seat Belts.
Remove the side rail lamp. Refer to
Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel by disengaging the push-in retainers using
J 38778
.
Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel from the rear quarter inner panel.
Installation Procedure
Position the rear quarter upper trim panel to the rear quarter inner panel.
Install the rear quarter upper trim panel by pressing into place until fully seated.
Align the coat hook to the hole in the rear quarter upper trim panel. Press in the coat hook retainer until fully seated.
Install the side rail lamp. Refer to
Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement
.
Install the front seat belt, shoulder harness bolt. Refer to
Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front
in Seat Belts.
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.
Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement Sedan
Tools Required
J 38778
Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
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.
Pull the door weatherstrip from the pinchweld flange as required.
Use
J 38778
to remove the quarter upper trim by disengaging push-in retainers.
Remove quarter upper trim from vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Position the trim panel on the rear quarter inner panel.
Push the trim panel in to engage the retainers.
Press the door weatherstrip onto the pinchweld flange.
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.