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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 TrailBlazer - 2WD 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Interior Trim and Paneling 🢒 Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the accessory switch panel. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side .

    2. Object Number: 683551 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 2 trim panel retaining bolts (1 and 2).
  3. Pull to release the 9 trim panel fasteners from the door.
  4. Remove the trim panel from the door.
  5. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Handle Bezel Replacement .
  6. Remove the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 683551 Size: SH
  1. Install the ORVM switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement .
  2. Install the door trim panel to the door, as follows:
    3. 2.1. Install the panel on the door by placing the upper flange into the belt seal lip.
    2.2. First install the forward upper retainer.
    2.3. Second install the rear upper retainer .
    2.4. Install the remaining seven retainers.
    2.5. Install the forward trim panel retaining bolt first (1). Do not tighten the bolt.
    2.6. Install the rearward trim panel retaining bolt second (2).

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    2.7. Tighten the 2 retaining bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Handle Bezel Replacement .
  4. Install the accessory switch panel. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side .