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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 934 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL 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 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
Disconnect the electrical connectors as needed.
Remove the rubber conduit from the door and the body hinge pillar.
Apply cloth-backed tape to the door and the body hinge pillar in order to protect the door and the body hinge pillar from scratches.
CAUTION: Before removing the spring, cover the spring with a towel to prevent the spring from flying and possibly causing damage or personal injury.
Use the J 36604 in order to remove the door hinge spring.
Remove the hinge pin retainers from the hinge pins.
Discard the hinge pin retainers.

Fig 1: Door Hinge Spring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Use a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers in order to remove the lower hinge pins.
Temporarily install a bolt through the lower hinge in order to hold the door in place.
Remove the upper hinge pin.
Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
Remove the door from the vehicle.
Remove and discard the door hinge pin bushings.

Fig 2: Upper Hinge Pin
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.