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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1741 (FLOOR COVERINGS AND HEADLININGS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLINING TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Headliner
    GM977455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the headliner into the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  2. Push on the Velcro® and the magnet attachments to partially secure the liner.
    3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Pushpin Fastener
    GM977468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the pushpin fastener at the rear of the headliner.
  4. Secure the weatherstrip over the edge of the headliner.
    5. Fig 3: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connectors At Reading Lamp Cover/Sunroof Switch
    GM980440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the sunroof switch electrical connectors.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Headliner
    GM980764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the OnStar® microphone electrical connector.
  7. Install the reading lamp cover. Refer to Reading Lamp Replacement .
  8. Connect the OnStar® electrical connector.
  9. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  10. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  11. Install the center pillar molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
  12. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
    13. Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Headliner Electrical Connector
    GM977398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the headliner electrical connectors behind the cargo area trim panel. Connect the clips holding the wire to the metal.
  14. Install the driver side quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  15. Install the lock pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  16. Install the rear garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  17. Install the rear window upper moldings. Refer to Rear Window Upper Molding Replacement .
  18. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  19. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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