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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINTERIOR TRIMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Use a flat bladed tool in order to open the front and rear bezel covers.
    2. Fig 1: Front And Rear Bezel Covers
    G01642083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the rear bezel.
  3. Push the rear bezel rearward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.
  4. Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the inside edge of the front bezel assembly.
    5. Fig 2: Stem Of Flat Bladed Tool At Rear Bezel
    G01642084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Push the front bezel assembly forward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.
  6. Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the rear handle retaining tab (1).
    7. Fig 3: Expose Rear Handle Retaining Tab
    G01642085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the rear retaining tab (1).
  8. With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab from the bezel.
  9. Remove the handle from the roof panel.
    10. Fig 4: Handle From Roof Panel
    G01642086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the front handle retaining tab (1).
    11. Fig 5: Roof Panel Tab From Bezel
    G01642087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the front retaining tab (1).
  12. With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab (2) from the bezel.
  13. Remove the handle from the roof panel.
  14. Rotate the bezels in order to release the bezel retaining tabs.
  15. Remove the bezels from the headliner.
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