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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1596 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT CUSHION COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT-REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure

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Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement-Rear (Extended Cab W/4th Door) or Seat Replacement-Rear (Extended Cab) or Seat Replacement-Rear (60/40 Split) .
Remove the rear passenger seat riser.
Remove the hog rings and/or the J-clips from the rear edge of the seat cushion cover (3).
Disconnect the rear heater connector, if equipped.
Remove the seat belt buckles, if required. Refer to SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND LATCH REPLACEMENT-REAR (EXTENDED CAB) or SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND LATCH REPLACEMENT-REAR (CREW CAB) .
Remove all of the remaining hog rings, and/or the J-clips that are retaining the seat cushion cover (3) to the seat cushion frame (8).
Release the hook, and the loop-strips that are retaining the seat cushion cover to the foam pad (4).
Remove the center screw retaining the latch cover, if equipped.
Remove the seat cushion cover from the foam pad.

Fig 1: Rear Seat Cushion Cover & Pad
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.