Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Position the sunshade electrical connectors through the openings in the upper garnish molding.
    Fig 1: Sunshades
    G01451922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the upper garnish molding with its retainers to the holes in the windshield frame.
  3. Starting in the center push on the upper garnish molding snapping the molding retainers into the windshield frame.
  4. Install the sunshades. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENTΒ  in Interior Trim.
    Fig 2: Positioning Upper Garnish Molding With Retainers To Holes In Windshield Frame
    G01451923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Slide the rearview mirror down onto the bracket.
  6. Connect the electrical connector.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Tighten the mirror tension screw.

    TightenΒ 

    Tighten the rearview mirror mount tension screw to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

    Fig 3: Inside Rearview Mirror
    G01451924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
    1. Position the side garnish molding behind the lock pillar molding and retainer.
    2. Position the side garnish molding with its retainers to the holes in the windshield frame.
    3. Push on the molding snapping the retainers into the windshield frame.
      Fig 4: Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
      G01451925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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