I love how easy Saturn body panels are to remove and replace. I can't help but wonder how many people remove the quarter panel to gain easy access to the struts. I just might do it if/when I need to replace them. I've been watching your videos on how to work on the rear end parts of my Saturn that was involved in an accident very recently. I'm almost positive the insurance company will total my car due to its age, in spite of being in otherwise excellent condition. I bought it new and still love it. Thanks again for all of your videos, Richpin!
hi rich - just used this vid as a guide to replace a rear quarter panel for a saturn vue - fantastic results - thanks for this helpful guide on the saturn/plastic panels you showed here, cheers!
thank you, ended up using wd40 and a credit card, and a lot of patience. BTW you made this look easy, took me about 30 minutes of barely turning each ratchet, to get those 2 little screws between quarter panel and bumper. Course,l was the driver side, and a newer SL2 if that made a difference. Just glad I succeeded and my car is back to normal.
Very interesting video never seen this done before and i did,nt know there were cars out there that you can remove the rear quarter panel i wish they would make all cars like this
@richpin06a Correct.. So as far as removing the panel... The bolts are pretty much in the same location as far as you know? There aren't any weld spots or anything?
Now with the 98 Saturn it has taillights that wrap around the side of the car. But everything else looks to be pretty much the same. Would you know about that "richpin"?
I wish manufacturers made cars with bolt on quarter panels in the UK. I can't think of a single car where it's not an integral part of the bodyshell over here.
I hope you receive questions for your old videos. I realize this video is for the 96-99 quarter panel removal. Is the procedure similar for the 01 SC2? I need to remove both rear panels to locate a water leak into the trunk. The leak is worse on the passenger side, but both side leak. 03 MAY 2014 Update: I found the sunroof drain tubes not seated in the trunk side wheel well properly and reseated them. I had to tape the drain elbows, both sides, so they would stay in wheel well cutout. But, with continued rain that didn't seem to correct the leakage. I can't find the leak, but its forward of the drain tubes. I will probably need to remove both fender panels to find the source of the leak.
Just started the driverside quarter panel on my 02 SL2 wish I watched this first, got annoyed when I couldn't get the quarter off, now I know about the two screws under the fender near the lights. Ended up just putting the car back together, until I looked it up on TH-cam. Now, one quick question, I had to but salvage parts due to an accident, door and quarter panel, but the door that I ended up with, has the pin stripes on it, my car doesn't, what would be a good way to get the stripes off?
richpin, i have a 1997 saturn sc2. water has caused rust holes where the quarter panel glass ends at the trunk. i want to take off the quarter panels to aid in sealing the holes. how much different are the quarter panels on the coupes as opposed to the sedans? i hope you know.
Can't tell you how many times your vids have saved me hours, so now I have the question: Is the removal of the right rear quarter panel on the 1999 SC1 3door coupe similar to what you show?
Wow- a TH-cam video that is actually helpful! After a 91 yo lady tried to see my 97 SL2 a lil too close, insurance was going to total my Saturn. I had a trustworthy mechanic repair the rear suspension, and I was able to find a matching left quarter and rear bumper at a bone yard; which I replaced myself. A tool I found helpful for hard to reach spots is the GearWrench Microdriver. I got mine at Sears for $20; it is Item# 00930035000 on their website.
I'm guessing you mean the SL2s, as SL1s have just the tail light. Those don't make a difference, it's the same process. The middle piece is attached to the trunk independently.
Wow. Impressive to say the least. Thank you greatly for your expertise Mr. RichPin. I think I could use this process for my '94 - 96 Buick Regal sedan. [ Side note / question if I may: How does one access the rear side marker lamps to change the bulb? Each side marker lamp (P/N 5977331 and 332) has the typical two plastic studs for non-threaded nut fasteners, BUT it seems I need to remove the large splash guard to reach them from behind the rear tires, yes? ] Thanks again very much.
Dillon Lupp the fuel lines are on that side which may require taking it apart before the panels, I wouldn't recommend pulling it out without research first.
my first look at the car i thought it is a Chevrolet Lumina and it is the first time i have seen a car with replaceable rear quarter panel without welding and cutting
@MrGrog88 hehe thats why when you buy a car for keeps, you either learn more about it in case you or they crash in to you... you will know how to fix it, repair it and save tons of money.. but if your lazy like so many people are... just take it to the sho and walla ... they charge beyond what initially cost less to the repair shop (^~^
I love how easy Saturn body panels are to remove and replace. I can't help but wonder how many people remove the quarter panel to gain easy access to the struts. I just might do it if/when I need to replace them.
I've been watching your videos on how to work on the rear end parts of my Saturn that was involved in an accident very recently. I'm almost positive the insurance company will total my car due to its age, in spite of being in otherwise excellent condition. I bought it new and still love it.
Thanks again for all of your videos, Richpin!
Super helpful! Just had to replace the door panel and rear quarter panel on my 99 Saturn and your videos made it so much easier. Thanks a ton!
hi rich - just used this vid as a guide to replace a rear quarter panel for a saturn vue - fantastic results - thanks for this helpful guide on the saturn/plastic panels you showed here, cheers!
Another reason I love my Saturn, things like this are so easy.
thank you, ended up using wd40 and a credit card, and a lot of patience. BTW you made this look easy, took me about 30 minutes of barely turning each ratchet, to get those 2 little screws between quarter panel and bumper. Course,l was the driver side, and a newer SL2 if that made a difference. Just glad I succeeded and my car is back to normal.
Thank you for your video. It worked perfectly. Easy to follow straight to the point.
Hey Rich I'm trying to remove the trunk hinge. Can i get to it by removing the quarter panel? Can't see how to do it.
I just developed the infamous SL trunk leak, this will make it easy to get the panel off and patch it up :D
Very interesting video never seen this done before and i did,nt know there were cars out there that you can remove the rear quarter panel i wish they would make all cars like this
@richpin06a Correct.. So as far as removing the panel... The bolts are pretty much in the same location as far as you know? There aren't any weld spots or anything?
Now with the 98 Saturn it has taillights that wrap around the side of the car. But everything else looks to be pretty much the same. Would you know about that "richpin"?
I wish manufacturers made cars with bolt on quarter panels in the UK. I can't think of a single car where it's not an integral part of the bodyshell over here.
I hope you receive questions for your old videos. I realize this video is for the 96-99 quarter panel removal. Is the procedure similar for the 01 SC2? I need to remove both rear panels to locate a water leak into the trunk. The leak is worse on the passenger side, but both side leak.
03 MAY 2014 Update: I found the sunroof drain tubes not seated in the trunk side wheel well properly and reseated them. I had to tape the drain elbows, both sides, so they would stay in wheel well cutout. But, with continued rain that didn't seem to correct the leakage. I can't find the leak, but its forward of the drain tubes. I will probably need to remove both fender panels to find the source of the leak.
@dyke4bush No because the cavalier does not use bolt on qt panels.
Just started the driverside quarter panel on my 02 SL2 wish I watched this first, got annoyed when I couldn't get the quarter off, now I know about the two screws under the fender near the lights. Ended up just putting the car back together, until I looked it up on TH-cam. Now, one quick question, I had to but salvage parts due to an accident, door and quarter panel, but the door that I ended up with, has the pin stripes on it, my car doesn't, what would be a good way to get the stripes off?
richpin, i have a 1997 saturn sc2. water has caused rust holes where the quarter panel glass ends at the trunk. i want to take off the quarter panels to aid in sealing the holes. how much different are the quarter panels on the coupes as opposed to the sedans? i hope you know.
wow a bolt on quarter panel! only Saturn could pull smth like that off
Can't tell you how many times your vids have saved me hours, so now I have the question: Is the removal of the right rear quarter panel on the 1999 SC1 3door coupe similar to what you show?
+richpin06a is this the same process for the Saturn ion
@LesTrafik After removing the quarter panel you will be be able to see the drain quite easily.
it took u forever to get that off, you have a lot to learn.
StrapOnTech dont disrespect the legend
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I read that in JC's voice
Wow- a TH-cam video that is actually helpful!
After a 91 yo lady tried to see my 97 SL2 a lil too close, insurance was going to total my Saturn. I had a trustworthy mechanic repair the rear suspension, and I was able to find a matching left quarter and rear bumper at a bone yard; which I replaced myself. A tool I found helpful for hard to reach spots is the GearWrench Microdriver. I got mine at Sears for $20; it is Item# 00930035000 on their website.
Have you replaced one on a 2000 Corolla? Any special tools? Thanks.
They do not bolt on like this Saturn.
WOW I didn't even know you could remove rear quarter panels!
I'm guessing you mean the SL2s, as SL1s have just the tail light. Those don't make a difference, it's the same process. The middle piece is attached to the trunk independently.
Excellent video, thank you very much.
It's a little harder to remove on the wagon because of the rubber gasket on the windows.
My 1997 Buick Regal rear panel is different then this. Its a bigger piece. How do I replace that?
Joel M that $ucks!! I still want my car fixed. 🚗🚗😭😭
Joel M damaged. My car has no rust on it. I was backing up and hit a fire hydrant. It was in a blind spot.
would it work on a Chevy cobalt I couldn't find any vids on it
Not even the same make of car!
Wow. Impressive to say the least. Thank you greatly for your expertise Mr. RichPin. I think I could use this process for my '94 - 96 Buick Regal sedan. [ Side note / question if I may: How does one access the rear side marker lamps to change the bulb? Each side marker lamp (P/N 5977331 and 332) has the typical two plastic studs for non-threaded nut fasteners, BUT it seems I need to remove the large splash guard to reach them from behind the rear tires, yes? ] Thanks again very much.
Is this the same way for a 2000 ?
Yes. Up through 2001
Would this be similar to a 2003 saturn ion?
The ion does bolt on like the s-series.
Thanks
Try WD-40 as it is easy on the paint.
can you do this to a 1998 ford Windstar
TORRIS CHAPPELL but this video is for removal of the quarter panel on a 96-99 saturn s-series....
Best car design could replace any part on car other cars would require a chop shop for welding
If only they all bolted on
@joey513pressnell This is a 98
I was think the same thing. Wished quarter panels were bolt on's.
Dang in 6 minutes. Wish you could show us how to remove the other side that has the fuel flap
+Kendrick Chan I need to replace mine ( the side with the fuel flap ) how different could it be?
Dillon Lupp the fuel lines are on that side which may require taking it apart before the panels, I wouldn't recommend pulling it out without research first.
Peter griffin?
my first look at the car i thought it is a Chevrolet Lumina
and it is the first time i have seen a car with replaceable rear quarter panel without welding and cutting
@MrGrog88 hehe thats why when you buy a car for keeps, you either learn more about it in case you or they crash in to you... you will know how to fix it, repair it and save tons of money.. but if your lazy like so many people are... just take it to the sho and walla ... they charge beyond what initially cost less to the repair shop (^~^
dats a good one......lol
Terrible how to video, he doesn't even show you what he's doing SMH