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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 100 (STARTING SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTARTER SHIELDREMOVAL
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Starter Shield: Removal

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal
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  1. Remove the starter motor. See STARTER  .
  2. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the starter heat shield. See Figure .
  3. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the starter heat shield bolts and nut. See Figure .
  4. Remove the starter heat shield.
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