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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 783 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Rear Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Rear Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Sail garnish (5 door) (See SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear door garnish (5 door) (See REAR DOOR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Regulator handle (Vehicles with manual window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)
4. Rear door trim (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear door glass (See REAR DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear door speaker (See REAR DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Inner handle (See INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Rear door unit (See REAR DOOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Pull the stopper of the rear door lock actuator connector in the direction of the arrow (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Lock Actuator Connector Stopper
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the rear door lock actuator connector while pushing at point A.
Remove the rear door latch and lock actuator from the rear door unit.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.