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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1636 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOORREMOVAL 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.
  1. Remove the power window switch mounting plate. Refer to POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Remove the cover in the armrest pull cup.
  3. Remove the armrest pull cup screws.
  4. Remove the screw from the inside door handle bezel.
  5. Insert a flat-bladed tool at the front edge of the bezel. Pry up to remove the bezel from its clips.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the door lock switch.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the reflector/courtesy lamp, if equipped.
  8. Starting at the door bottom, use the J 38778 to disengage the retainers from the door trim panel.
  9. Lift the trim panel up to release the top edge and move it away from the door.
  10. Disconnect the electric connector to the radio speaker.
  11. Remove the door panel.
    12. Fig 1: Removing Side Front Door Trim Panel
    G01587971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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