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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 935 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT BACK RELEASE CABLE 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 seat from the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - Bucket .
Remove the seat back recliner handle.
Remove the 4 J-strips (1) securing the seat cover to the frame.
Remove spring (2) from the seat adjuster.

Fig 1: Removing J-Strips Securing Seat Cover To Frame & Spring From Seat Adjuster
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Pull the seat cushion pad and cover back to expose the frame.
Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the seat adjuster rail to the frame.

Fig 2: Removing Nuts Securing Seat Adjuster Rail To Frame
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Remove the cable (2) from the clip (1) on the adjuster rail.
Remove the cable (2) from the hole in the adjuster rail.
Remove the cable from the pass through hole (2) in the adjuster rail.

Fig 3: Removing Cable From Clip On Adjuster Rail
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Remove the 2 bolts (1) from the seat back pivot assembly.
Remove the cable cover bracket (2).

Fig 4: Cable Cover Bracket
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Remove the cable (3) from the bracket (1) by loosening cable nut (2).
Remove cable (3).

Fig 5: Removing Cable From Bracket By Loosening Cable Nut
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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.