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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALMOTORS, SWITCHES, RELAYSBATTERYREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.2L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT:

The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the engine harness ground terminal to the engine block.
The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the instrument panel harness and the engine harness to the powertrain control module.

Clip the harness to the engine harness bracket.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the bolt that secures the harness to the shock tower (2).
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the bolt that secures the harness to the engine block.

Fig 1: Installing Battery Negative Cable (4.2L Engine)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the bolt that secures the harness to the wheelhouse panel (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.