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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALMOTORS, SWITCHES, RELAYSBATTERYREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure

Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery hold down retainer (1), nut (3), and washer.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Battery
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Install the battery cover.

Fig 2: Installing Battery Cover
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Install the battery tray brace bolts/nut.
Tighten

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

Fig 3: Installing Battery Tray Brace Bolts/Nut
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Install the battery air duct to the battery cover.

Fig 4: Installing Battery Air Duct To Battery Cover
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Install the coolant heater cord retainers (1) to the battery cover, if equipped.

Fig 5: Installing Coolant Heater Cord Retainers To Battery Cover
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Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

Fig 6: Positioning Positive Battery Cable To Battery
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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.