Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOORΒ Β  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOORΒ Β  .Β 
  2. Remove the front half of the water deflector in order to expose the door access hole.
  3. Remove the 2 bolts that retain the check link to the pillar.
  4. Fig 1: Removing Bolt Retaining Check Link To Pillar
    G01641537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rubber dust boot from the check link in order to gain access to the door retaining nuts.
  6. Fig 2: Removing Rubber Dust Boot From Check Link
    G01641538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 check link retaining nuts from the door.
  8. Remove the check link assembly through the door access hole.
  9. Fig 3: Removing Check Link Assembly Through Door Access Hole
    G01641539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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