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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1428 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSMOVEABLE ROOF PANEL LATCH REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    IMPORTANT: The fastener retaining the front latch to the front latch slide is not reusable if the front lock assembly is replaced, a new service rivet must be used during reassembly.
  1. Remove the moveable roof panel. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the moveable roof panel guide assembly. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Guide Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Moveable Roof Panel Latch - Front
    GM1237923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the fastener retaining the front latch (1) to the front latch slide.
  4. Remove the front latch (1) from the front latch slide.
  5. Remove the rear latch assembly. Refer to Moveable Roof Panel Latch Replacement - Rear .
    6. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Moveable Roof Panel Latch - Front
    GM1237917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using a small flat-bladed tool, push the end of the front latch slide (3) forward until the front latch slide (1) is protruding from the moveable roof frame assembly (2).
  7. Remove the front latch slide (1) from the moveable roof frame assembly (2), by sliding it forward out of the channel of the frame assembly.
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