Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Ensuring Bracket Locating Tabs Are Fully Seated To Roof Bow
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  1. Carefully install the bracket to the vehicle through the headliner opening, ensuring the locating tabs (1) are fully seated to the roof bow.
  2. Fig 2: Installing Front Bracket Retaining Bolts
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  3. Partially install the front bracket retaining bolts.
  4. Fig 3: Exposing Rear Bracket Retaining Bolt
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  5. Carefully pull down on the rearward edge of the headliner in order to expose the rear bolt installation area.
  6. Partially install the rear bracket retaining bolt.
  7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Fully seat the retaining bolts.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  9. Fig 4: Installing Two Rear Overhead Console Carrier Screws
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  10. Install the two rear overhead console carrier screws (1).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 lb in).

  11. Install the video display assembly. Refer to Video Display ReplacementΒ .
  12. Verify the video display for proper operation.
  13. Close the video display screen.
  14. Install the bolt cover bezel.
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