Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the recliner cover.
    • Align the tabs on the recliner cover to the slots in the bracket.
    • Slide the recliner cover forward until the tabs engage, locking the recliner cover to the bracket.
    • Install a new rivet in order to secure the recliner cover to the recliner.
  2. Install the seat belt through the opening in the seat adjuster track cover, making sure it is routed properly and not twisted.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the seat adjuster track cover to the seat track.
    1. 3.1. Align the tabs at the rear of the seat adjuster track cover to the slots in the seat back recliner cover.
      Fig 1: Installing Seat Adjuster Track Fasteners
      G01803912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. 3.2. Firmly push downward on the seat adjuster track cover until the retainer clip engages into the seat track.
    3. 3.3. Install the seat adjuster track cover fasteners.

      TightenΒ 

      Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (9 lb in).

  4. Install the seat belt escutcheon to the seat adjuster track cover.
  5. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - FrontΒ  .
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM in SIR.
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