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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1606 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT:

Replace a high beam bulb with another high beam bulb. The high beam bulb has a black socket.
Replace a low beam bulb with another low beam bulb. The low beam bulb has a gray tip and a grey socket.

Position the bulb and socket to the headlamp.
Connect the electrical connector to the socket.
Install the bulb and socket to the housing by rotating the bulb and socket clockwise, locking the retaining tabs to the housing.

Fig 1: Headlamp Socket And Bulb
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Install the access cover to the rear of the headlamp assembly
Install the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (TrailBlazer) orHeadlamp Replacement (Bravada) or Headlamp Replacement (Envoy, Envoy XUV) .

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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.