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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 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the hinge pillar trim. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - HINGE PILLAR .
  2. Remove the electrical connectors in the hinge pillar for the door wire harness.
  3. Push the rubber conduit out from the hinge pillar in order to remove the rubber conduit from the hinge pillar.
  4. Remove the wire harness from the hinge pillar.
  5. Remove the check link from the hinge pillar. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement - Front .
  6. Remove the hinge pins (2) from the door. Refer to Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Replacement - Front Door .
  7. Remove the door from the vehicle.
Fig 1: Removing Front Door
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