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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1388 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLATCH REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOORREMOVAL 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 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Close the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Remove the rear half of the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
    4. Fig 1: Connecting Lock Rod To Outside Door Handle
    GM737979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the lock rod retaining clip from the outside door handle.
  5. Remove the lock rod from the outside door handle.
  6. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the cylinder, if equipped.
  7. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside 
    8. Fig 2: Locating Latch To Door Screws
    GM737982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 3 screws that retain the latch to the door.
  9. Position the latch in order to disconnect the electrical connectors as needed.
  10. Remove the latch from the door.
    11. Fig 3: Locating Inside Handle Lock Rods
    GM737980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Noting the position of the inside handle lock rods, remove the inside handle lock rods from the latch.
  12. Noting the position of the outside handle lock rods, remove the outside handle lock rods from the latch.
  13. Remove the actuator from latch. Refer to Lock Actuator Replacement - Front Door .
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