Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Roll the second row seats forward.
Fold the third row seat down.

Fig 1: Rolling Second Row Seat Forward And Folding Third Row Seat Down
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Open the guide loop covers from the left rear seat belt.

Fig 2: Opening Guide Loop Covers
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Remove the guide loop bolts from the second and from the third row seat belts.

Fig 3: Removing Guide Loop Bolts From Second And Third Row Seat Belts
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Remove the upper trim from the second and third row pillars.
Remove the storage compartment. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - REAR (RENDEZVOUS) in Interior Trim.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Trim From The Second And Third Row Pillars
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Remove the rear liftgate sill.
Remove the cargo tie-down loops from the rear quarter trim.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Liftgate Sill
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Pull the top of the quarter trim loose to gain access to the bolts that secure the rear object alarm detection module.
Remove the bolts.
Remove the electrical connector to the module.
Remove the rear object alarm detection module.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Object Alarm Detection Module
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