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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 937 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPICKUP BOX SIDE PANEL REPLACEMENT FRONT STEPREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the step upward.
  2. Remove the step pad from the panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Step Pad From panel
    G01478312Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear brace from the step panel.
  4. Remove the forward brace from the step panel and the forward support bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Brace From Step Panel
    G01478313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screws that secure the step panel to the forward and rear support brackets.
    Fig 3: Removing Screws That Secure Step Panel
    G01478314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retainers that secure the step panel to the outer panel.
  7. Remove the step panel from the side outer panel.
    Fig 4: Removing Step Panel From Side Outer Panel
    G01478315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nuts that secure the forward and rear support brackets to the pickup box cross sills.
    Fig 5: Rear Support Brackets
    G01478316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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