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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 733 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLINER 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 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The one-piece formed headliner consists of a molded substrate that is covered with a foam-backed cloth facing. The headliner is attached and retained through installing the related hardware.

  1. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar  .
  2. Remove the windshield side upper garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper Pillar  .
  3. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement  .
  4. Remove the roof rail assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement  .
  5. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  6. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT .
  7. Disconnect the headlining trim finish panel wire harness connectors.
  8. Remove the headlining trim finish panel rear retainers (1).
  9. Remove the headlining trim finish panel (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Headliner
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RENDER: 1.0x

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