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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1328 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLINER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Frame Garnish Moldings
    GM432007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar  .
  2. Lower the door opening frame garnish moldings (1, 2) on the front and rear door pinch weld flanges.
  3. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement  .
    4. Fig 2: Windshield Side Garnish Molding
    GM241992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Gently pry and remove the windshield side garnish moldings (1).
  5. Remove the sunshades and retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  6. Remove the courtesy and reading lamp/sunroof switch assembly, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement in Roof.
  7. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  8. Remove the quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper  .
    9. Fig 3: Headlining Trim Finish Panel And Retainers
    GM853427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lower the front seat back cushions in order to gain clearance to remove the headlining trim finish panel.
  10. Remove the 2 retainers (2) which secure the rear of the headlining trim finish panel.
  11. Lower the headlining trim finish panel (1). Remove the headlining through a rear door.
RENDER: 1.0x

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