TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2002)
Trunk / Liftgate Handle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Liftgate Glass Hard to Close
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 03-08-66-006
Date: June, 2003
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Lift Gate Glass Hard to Close (Replace Weatherstrip and Shim Handle)
Models:
2002-2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2002-2003 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2002-2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
Condition
Some customers may comment that the lift gate glass is hard to close.
Cause
The weatherstrip may be too stiff and the glass bounces back when closing.
Correction
Replace the weatherstrip and shim the lift gate window handle.
1.
Remove the garnish molding from the lift gate for easy access to the weatherstrip.
2.
Remove the lift gate weatherstrip.
3.
Install the lift gate glass weatherstrip.
4.
Install the garnish molding.
5.
Loosen the two nuts that retain the handle and the striker to the glass and install the shim between the glass and the striker.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
Important:
