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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1328 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCARPET 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 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones in SIR.
  2. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar  .
  3. Remove all 4 side door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement  .
  4. Remove the center pillar lower trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar  .
  5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Remove the rear floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Rear Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.
  8. Remove the accessory AC/DC power control module. Refer to AC/DC Power Outlet Control Module Replacement in Power Outlets.
  9. Remove the compact disc player, if equipped. Refer to CD Player Replacement in Entertainment.
  10. Remove the 4 front retaining bolts from the rear seat, and reposition the rear seat.
    11. Fig 1: Floor Panel Carpet Components
    GM869076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the 3 plastic retainers (1) which secure the front of the floor panel carpet (6).
  12. Remove the floor carpet retainers (2) from each door opening.
    13. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Seat Belt
    GM240005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the front seat belt (1) lower anchor bolt from each side of the vehicle.
    14. Fig 3: Floor Panel Carpet Components
    GM869076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the 4 plastic retainers (3) which secure the rear of the floor panel carpet (6).
  15. Remove the footrest. Refer to Foot Rest Replacement  .
  16. Remove the floor mats from the vehicle, if equipped.
  17. Remove the floor panel carpet (6) from the vehicle.
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