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#2 of 56 sometimes... by kurtamaxxxguy Mar 10, 2006 (8:31 am)
Chevrolet trim can be "snapped back" into position if you press it in the right spot. I've run across loose trim in several Maxxes and it's often because the trim mounted fastener simply wasn't pushed into the metal chassis mount hole underneath the trim.   However if the fastener is missing or damaged then the dealer will have to get involved.   Also, in the Maxx, you may find you get really loud squeaks or buzzes from the hatch trim itself. That's because the hatch trim fasteners squeak against the aluminum the hatch is made of. Only way to fix this (that I know of) is to remove the trim, put heavy fiberglass or other tape over the fasteners (preventing metal-metal contact), and then reassemble the trim to the hatch. Replies to this message: pao (Mar 14, 2006 4:58 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 14, 2006 8:28 am) pao (Mar 14, 2006 10:48 am) and 2 more... redmaxx (Mar 14, 2006 12:39 pm)
#3 of 56 Re: sometimes... [kurtamaxxxguy] by pao Mar 14, 2006 (4:58 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 10, 2006 8:31 am) Kurt..have you had experience removing the interior trim on the rear hatch..Im going to have to access the CHMSL to replace it....it seems simple enough..the light has two guide posts and one clip to snap it in place..however....one must remove the top interior trim to access it.....appears its in three pieces.....any suggestions for unsnapping it??? Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 14, 2006 8:28 am) pao (Mar 14, 2006 10:48 am) pao (Mar 18, 2006 1:46 pm) and 1 more... redmaxx (Mar 14, 2006 12:39 pm)
#4 of 56 Re: sometimes... [pao] by kurtamaxxxguy Mar 14, 2006 (8:28 am)
Replying to: pao (Mar 14, 2006 4:58 am) it's been a while, pao, but my memory suggests;   first remove the side trim pieces (they are held on by "clamp fasteners", and can be pulled loose by pulling them away from the metal and towards the center hatch.)., then pull the top trim straight away from the metal (several metal "prong" fasteners hold this one on).   when removing side trim, be careful to avoid damaging the rear defrost wires and window grid. Replies to this message: pao (Mar 14, 2006 10:48 am) pao (Mar 18, 2006 1:46 pm) maxx4me (Mar 18, 2006 5:09 pm) redmaxx (Mar 14, 2006 12:39 pm)
#5 of 56 Re: sometimes... [kurtamaxxxguy] by pao Mar 14, 2006 (10:48 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 14, 2006 8:28 am) thanks will look at it more closely tonight...I dont recall side trim pieces...just three panels.....but hey...Im old....so will check tonight....will let you know of my progress Replies to this message: pao (Mar 18, 2006 1:46 pm) maxx4me (Mar 18, 2006 5:09 pm)
#6 of 56 Re: sometimes... [kurtamaxxxguy] by redmaxx Mar 14, 2006 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 14, 2006 8:28 am) Kurt, on my Maxx its the top trim that sits on top. If I were to remove the sides first it would pull the top out with it.
#7 of 56 CHMSL Replacement by pao Mar 18, 2006 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: pao (Mar 14, 2006 10:48 am) well after looking things over...the top trim panel came off with a stiff pull in the center of the panel piece...exposing the wiring for the rear windo defroster and for the CHMSL...then two access holes....again..some looking over to discover the CHMSL is held in place with two hex fasters that screw onto the plastic posts of the CHMSL......getting those off...being careful not to drop them in the hollow frame of the hatch...the CHMSL falls out....disconnecting it...and attaching the connector....and bang....CHMSL working again!!!!!..inserting it back into the mount..using the same hex fastners....and tighten them both down...the CHMSL is back in place..then with a letter opener...I gently slid it along the both of the CHMSL to raise the rubber seal over the bottom edge of it again...and fixed....to a total of $36 in parts for the CHMSL..from gmpartsdirect..........thanks for everyones help Replies to this message: maxx4me (Mar 18, 2006 5:09 pm)
#8 of 56 Re: CHMSL Replacement [pao] by maxx4me Mar 18, 2006 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: pao (Mar 18, 2006 1:46 pm) pao, I have a gas grill that needs puting together
#9 of 56 wrt hatch, that is why .... by kurtamaxxxguy Mar 14, 2006 (2:02 pm)
..I mentioned my memory was hazy on this!   You are right redmaxx...the center trim comes off first. It basically pulls straight off (there's either 3 or 4 plug-style fasteners).   As for that fusebox door, first step is to press in on the round depression of the panel on the left rear side of the hatch compartment (the one just over the left webbed cubbyhole). That will make the trim hatch pop open and down. Once inside, the fuse box is visible and that can be opened by the other instructions posted here earlier. Replies to this message: pao (Mar 15, 2006 4:51 am)
#10 of 56 Re: wrt hatch, that is why .... [kurtamaxxxguy] by pao Mar 15, 2006 (4:51 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 13, 2002 6:41 pm) noticed the same when i got home last night..didnt actually pull it off..Im hoping that will give me access to teh CHMSL......but we will see..have the new one in from gmparts direct....simple plug in design with a metal clip to hold it in place....so looks easy enough if I can get to it....will see this weekend...

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