How to remove Rear Cargo inner panel??

[JetEyeNite]

I need to repair my rear license plate holding assembly.
I searched and there weren't any direction on how to remove the inner panel. I know OrangeCrush have done this before.

Can someone please help????
thanks in advance..

[Wilstruck]

I shall be attempting same repair shortly and let you know.

[ree]

Is this what you want? Note pull strap removal procedure is trivial. And numbering got a little messed up when I pasted it in here.

Document ID# 840810
2003 HUMMER H2
Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lift gate pullstrap. Refer to Pullstrap Replacement - Liftgate .
2. Remove the bolt that retains the cargo tie down

1. Remove the 2 push pin fasteners at the bottom edge of the liftgate trim panel
2. Gently pull on the lift gate trim panel to disengage the retaining clips.
3. Remove the lift gate trim panel from the vehicle.
4. Inspect for broken or missing retaining clips and replace the clips as necessary.

Installation Procedure

1. If the vehicle is equipped with tie downs and the service replacement part does not have the down holes, drill out the etched holes on the rear of the liftgate panel.
2. Install the lift gate trim panel to the vehicle on the liftgate trim panel.
   1. Align the retaining clips on the liftgate trim panel with the openings in the lift gate.
   2. Gently press inward on the liftgate trim panel to engage the clips.
   Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the cargo tie down and secure with the tie down bolt.
   Tighten
   Tighten the bolt to 9 N?m (80 lb in).
2. Install the lift gate pullstrap. Refer to Pullstrap Replacement - Liftgate .
3. Install the 2 push pin fasteners at the bottom edge of the liftgate trim panel.

[ree]

If it's just a loose plate holder, I think others have just used sheet metal screws to reattach it rather than go remove the interior trim. No guarantees on that approach though.

[JetEyeNite]

ree,
Yes... that is exactly what I was looking for... Thank you very much..

How do you go about just reattaching the rear license plate holder w/ screw? It seems there isn't much behind the black plastic assembly that is holding the license plate.

thanks again..

[ree]

Originally Posted by JetEyeNite

ree,
How do you go about just reattaching the rear license plate holder w/ screw? It seems there isn't much behind the black plastic assembly that is holding the license plate.

I'm not sure. It's a vague recollection of something that a banned (globally ignored) individual did. So I didn't bother trying to search for it.

[mdoyle]

I have a similar problem with the license plate holder, it's coming loose at the top and appears a mounting boss is broken inside.

The problem comes from the door supports, once it's near closure they allow it to slam shut which stresses that panel. I just haven't had the time lately to take it all apart and fix it properly.

[Wilstruck]

Thats the same problem with mine that i must fix. Must be a defect

[H2inMD]

Same problem here. I was thinking of just putting some new double sided tape on the liscense plate holder, maybe it will work.

REE, do you have a diagram of the liscense plate holder assembly? thanks

[ree]

This is all I can find.

[HummBob]

The license holder thingy is a PIECE OF CRAP!!

I've had mine replaced TWICE under warranty so far, but I'm worried about the AFTER WARRANTY times!!

[Wilstruck]

Im thinking of trying to line the back of the plate assembly with a thin foam or rubber to absorbe some of the shock from the gate slamming. hopefully this will keep it from braking again.

[ParchedMosquito]

Got any pics for the passenger side panel in the cargo area?

I have a squeak due to a bad back-up camera install (previous owner) and need to get in there to see whats rubbing..

[mdoyle]

Here's my take on whats happening to the license plate holders- when the lift gate is slammed the inner panel continues to move which stresses the plastic holder mount.

I've found some epoxy repair putty at Home Depot and its worked well on other projects, I plan to give it a try on the H2 plate holder next.

[Tallowood_Air]

Originally Posted by ree

This is all I can find.

where do you get stuff like this???

[ree]

Originally Posted by Tallowood_Air

where do you get stuff like this???

Thanks to f5fstop, I have a GM SI DVD which has a lot of exploded parts views on it.