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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 952 (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 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. 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 (With YE9 Early Production) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Late Production) .
Remove mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement (Manual) or Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror) .
Remove the window. Refer to Window Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the window module. Refer to Module Replacement - Front Power Window .
Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside .
Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Outside .
Remove the door lock actuator. Refer to Lock Actuator Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the weatherstrip from the door. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door .
Disconnect the door wire harness. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement - Door .
Remove the door check link bolt from the pillar side.
Remove the bolts from the upper door hinge and the lower door hinge.

Fig 1: Door Upper & Lower Hinge Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

With an assistant, lift the door up from the hinge pins, and remove the door from the vehicle.

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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.