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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1596 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT-FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Attach the foam pad to the frame.
  2. Install the seat belt tower.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the bolts which retain the seat belt tower cover.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Bolts Which Retain Seat Belt Tower Cover
    G01579214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the rear cardboard panel. Engage the panel fasteners.
  5. Install the seat back cover partially onto the top of the frame.
  6. Feed the seat belt and the seat belt bezel through the tower opening.
  7. Install the arm rest clip.
    Fig 2: Seat Belt Tower Cover
    G01579215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the rest of the cover down using a side-to-side motion.
  9. Install the armrests, if equipped. Refer to Armrest Replacement-Front Seat   . 
  10. Install the head restraint retainers. Refer to Head Restraint Retainer Replacement-Front Seat   . 
  11. Fit the seat cover around the air bag cover.
    Fig 3: Fitting Seat Cover Around Air Bag Cover
    G01579216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the nut to the lower seat belt anchor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

  13. Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement-Front Seat   . 
  14. Install the head restraints. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement   . 
  15. Push on the seat cover. Ensure that the cover is retained by the velcro in the seat cushion.
  16. Connect the J-strip at the bottom of the seat.
    Fig 4: Installing Nut To Lower Seat Belt Anchor
    G01579217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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