Replacing my antenna. How do I get to it?

[GSTHokie]

My power antenna is broken, so I'm trying to replace it. I need to remove the driver side panel in the trunk, but I'm not sure how to.

I searched and found some posts and sites (this one for example) but I still can't seem to get it.

I think I've taken out all the screws on the side panel, but it looks like I need to remove the middle panel that overlaps both trunk side panels. And I have no idea how to get that panel off (no screws that I can see, no plastic caps either).

Any help for this newbie is appreciated

 

[ADrewzki]

You are correct when you say you have to take the drivers side panel out in the trunk. You will have to take the center piece out and take out all the screws and those funny shaped knobs. If you don't see any more screws to take out, you just pull on the panel and it should pop out. 99% of the time it is a metal clip that is attached to the panel on the inside that pops into a small hole. A small tug should do the trick. While you're back there, check weep hole tubes and make sure you don't have water beneath the spare tire.

 

[GSTHokie]

No luck. I still have NO idea how to get the rear end trim out. There are no screws on it, only clips from the back. And not knowing how to undo those, I've put two nice cracks into it

 

[dave99gst]

the rear plastic ( by the tail lights ) just pulls off - carfully