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

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the midgate weatherstrip to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Midgate Weatherstrip
    GM1204237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Locate and install the midgate weatherstrip mold to the body by installing the push-pins (1).
  3. Align the paint dots (2) on the weatherstrip to the sheet metal joints of the window channel.
  4. Press the weatherstrip into the midgate window channel beginning at the alignment locations (2), and working around the window channel.
  5. Press the weatherstrip onto the lower pinch-weld flange, working around the lower midgate opening.
    6. Fig 2: Releasing Sliding Hinge Panel
    GM1236624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide the retaining clips (1) down on the sliding hinge panel to release the sliding hinge panel.
  7. Close the midgate.
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