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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1630 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONSOLE LAMP REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

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 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front console and reposition the console slightly rearward. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (D06) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the console compartment lamp switch.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Console Compartment Lamp Switch
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Open the console compartment door.
Release the retaining tab on the underside of the switch, while sliding the switch rearward.
Lift to remove the switch from the top of the console compartment.
Remove the console compartment lamp housing on top of the console compartment by pressing the housing towards one side and lifting to release.
Slide the lamp housing toward the opposite side to release the remaining tab and lift the housing away from the console compartment.
Rotate the lamp socket counterclockwise to release from the housing.
Remove the bulb (3) from the socket.

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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.