Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the auxiliary power outlet to the trim panel.
- Position the trim panel to the vehicle.
- Position the seat belt over the top of the trim panel, ensuring that the buckle is not behind the trim panel.
- Index the locating tabs on the trim panel to the holes in the body.
- Connect the wiring harness connector to the auxiliary power outlet.NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the five screws that the retain the rear quarter trim panel to the body.
Tighten
Tighten the rear quarter trim panel screws to 2.5 N-m (22 lb in).
- Install the seat belt lower anchor.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 70 N-m (52 lb ft).
- Install the left rear door sill panel. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - REAR (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY & BRAVADA) or DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - REAR (TRAILBLAZER EXT & ENVOY XL) .
- Install the liftgate sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Install the left body side window forward garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE WINDOW - FRONT (TRAILBLAZER EXT & ENVOY XL) .
- Install the left body side window rear garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE WINDOW - REAR (TRAILBLAZER EXT & ENVOY XL) .
- Return the third row seats to the upright position.
- Install the cargo shelf.
Fig 2: Screws Retaining Rear Quarter Trim Panel To Body - Left Rear Quarter (TrailBlazer EXT & Envoy XL)