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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1401 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOME AND READING LAMP BULB 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: Identifying Rear Lens Retaining Tab
    GM729429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Carefully grasp the sides of the lens to partially expose the rear retaining tab.
  2. Use a flat bladed tool in order to release the rear lens retaining tab.
  3. Lower the rear edge of the lens away from the headliner.
  4. Move the lens rearward in order to release the front horizontal retaining tab.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Lens
    GM729430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lens from the headliner.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Reading Lamp Bulb & Reflector
    GM762152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If replacing the reading lamp bulb (1), remove the reflector (2) from the dome lamp.
  7. Remove the reading lamp bulb from the socket.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Dome Lamp Bulb
    GM762153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If replacing the dome lamp bulb (1), remove the dome lamp bulb from the socket.
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