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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 878 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK HEATER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the seat back heater element.
Install the front seat back cover. Align the marks on the cover and the pad.
Install the hog rings from the cover to the pad.
Install the cover over the pad while aligning the hook and the loop retainers.
Install the hook and the loop retainers, securing the cover to the pad.

Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Back Cover And Aligning Marks On Cover And Pad
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Install the cover to the front retainer at the side impact airbag.

Fig 2: Installing Cover To Front Retainer
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Install the cover to the rear retainer at the side impact airbag.
Install the side air bag to the front seat.

Fig 3: Installing Cover To Rear Retainer
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Install and adjust the cover to the side air bag retainer, by pressing in and pulling down on the cover.

Fig 4: Installing And Adjusting Cover To Side Air Bag Retainer
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Reposition the end flap to the seat back cover.

Fig 5: Repositioning End Flap To Seat Back Cover
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Install the J-hook retainer at the bottom of the seat back cover.
Install the back to the front seat. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Install the headrest. Refer to HEAD RESTRAINT REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Install the armrest. Refer to ARMREST REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT .
Install the bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .

Fig 6: Installing J-Hook Retainer At Bottom Of Seat Back Cover
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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.