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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement   . 
  2. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement-Front Seat   . 
  3. Remove the nut from the lower seat belt anchor.
  4. Disengage the J-strip retainer on the bottom of the seat back cover.
  5. Disconnect the heater seat element connector, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Removing Nut From Lower Seat Belt Anchor
    G01579210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using a side motion, carefully lift the seat back cover partially off the foam pad in order to access the arm rest clip.
    Fig 2: Seat Back Cover
    G01579211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the armrest, if equipped. Refer to Armrest Replacement-Front Seat   . 
  8. Using a flat-bladed tool, lift the seat cover over the air bag cover.
  9. Remove the seat cover to the top of the seat.
  10. Disengage the panel fasteners in order to remove the rear cardboard panel.
  11. Unclip the head restraint retainers. Refer to Head Restraint Retainer Replacement-Front Seat   . 
  12. Remove the bolts which retain the seat belt tower cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Which Retain Seat Belt Tower Cover
    G01579212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the seat belt tower cover.
  14. Pull the seat belt and the seat belt bezel through the opening in the seat cover.
  15. Lift the remainder of the seat back cover off the foam pad.
  16. Carefully remove the foam pad from the frame.
    Fig 4: Removing Seat Belt Tower Cover & Bolts
    G01579213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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