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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 953 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAMPLIFIER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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.
  1. If equipped with a Bose™ amplifier, remove the radio amp fuse located under the hood electrical center. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
  2. Remove the floor console bezel. Refer to Bezel Replacement - Floor Console (Non-Luxury Upper) , Bezel Replacement - Floor Console (Luxury Upper) or Bezel Replacement - Floor Console (Non-Luxury Lower) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement (Luxury) , Cupholder Replacement (Non-Luxury) or Cupholder Replacement (Rear)Cupholder Replacement (Pro) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the console to the instrument panel (I/P).
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Retaining Console To Instrument Panel
    GM854810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the console storage bin. Refer to Console Storage Bin Replacement (Expect Pro) or Console Storage Bin Replacement (Pro) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Remove the center console end panel. Refer to Center Console End Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Disconnect the audio amplifier electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the 4 screws retaining the upper console bracket to the lower console bracket.

    The front 2 screws (1) are shown.

    Fig 2: Removing 4 Screws Retaining The Upper Console Bracket To Lower Console Bracket
    GM1207763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Move both front seats to the fully forward.
  10. Reposition the inboard seat track trim (1) in order to gain access to the rear console side panel screw (2).
    Fig 3: View Of Seat Track Trim & Rear Console Side Panel Screw
    GM1207757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove both rear console side panel screws.
  12. Move both front seats to the fully rearward.
  13. Remove both front console side panel screws (1).
    Fig 4: Locating Console Side Panel Screw
    GM1207752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the floor console electrical connector.
  15. Remove the console assembly from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the audio amplifier screws (1).
    Fig 5: Removing Audio Amplifier Screws
    GM1207766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the audio amplifier from the vehicle.
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