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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1294 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.

    Important:  It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel to access the lower trim cover screws. The screws can be easily accessed by rotating the steering wheel.

  2. Remove the following components from the steering column:
    • The lower trim cover screw
    • The 2 lower trim cover screws that are located beneath the steering wheel (3).
  3. Remove the steering column lower trim cover (6).
  4. Remove the steering column upper trim cover (7).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Lower & Upper Trim Cover
    G01433435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the turn signal/headlamp switch electrical connector.
  6. Remove the turn signal/headlamp switch (1) from the steering column by depressing the tab (2).
    Fig 2: Locating Turn Signal/Headlamp Switch Tab
    G01433436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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