Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Rear Shelf: Service and Repair
Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer toSeat Cushion Replacement - Rear (See: Seats/Seat Cushion/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer toSeat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding) (See: Seats/Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding))Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) (See: Seats/Seat Back/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)) in Seats.
3. Remove the rear upper quarter trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim
Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) .
4. UseJ 38778 to remove the push pins from the panel front.
5. Lift the panel and remove the seat belts through the slots in the trim panel.
6. Front inside the rear compartment, disengage the clip by the high mount stoplamp.
7. Slide the panel forward to disengage the integral hook from the retaining hole.
8. Disconnect the electrical cable connector for the high mount stoplamp, located on the passenger end of panel.
9. Remove the rear shelf from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the panel in the vehicle.
2. Connect the electrical cable connector for the high mount stoplamp, located on the passenger end of panel.
3. Slide the panel rearward to engage the integral hook in the retaining hole.
4. Lift the panel and route the seat belts through the slots in the trim panel.
5. Install the push pins in the panel front.
6. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim Panel
Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) .
7. Install the rear seat back. Refer toSeat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding) (See: Seats/Seat Back/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding))Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) (See: Seats/Seat Back/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)) in Seats.
8. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer toSeat Cushion Replacement - Rear (See: Seats/Seat Cushion/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.