How to remove Rear Cargo inner panel??

[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