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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1417 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLATCH REPLACEMENT - LIFTGATEREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Window in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) .
    3. Fig 1: Disconnecting Outside Handle Rod From Bellcrank
    GM721381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the bellcrank.
  4. Disconnect the bellcrank rod from the latch/lock assembly.
  5. Remove the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock.
  6. Remove the bellcrank from the latch/lock.
    Fig 2: Removing Bellcrank From Latch/Lock Assembly
    GM721388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch assembly.
  8. Disconnect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) from the latch assembly.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Lock Cylinder Bellcrank Rod From Latch Assembly
    GM721383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
  10. Remove the latch/lock assembly from the liftgate.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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