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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 100 (STARTING SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTARTERINSTALLATION (8.1L ENGINE)
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation (8.1L Engine)

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation (8.1L Engine)
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  1. If necessary, install the starter heat shield, nut and bolts. See Figure .
  2. Install the positive cable to the starter. See Figure .
  3. Install the positive cable nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the starter lead to the starter. See Figure .
  5. Install the starter lead nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Position the starter into place. See Figure .
  7. Install the starter bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Position the front axle mounting bracket bolt until the bolt is fully seated. See Figure .
  9. Install the front axle mounting bracket nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. If necessary, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts. See Figure . Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  11. If necessary, install the engine shield and bolts. See Figure . Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    13. NOTE: Clean any existing corrosion from battery terminal bolt flange and battery cable end.
  13. Connect negative battery cable. See Figure . Tighten battery terminal bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  • • 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.